In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 54 minutes, completing the 2385km route in 27h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 27h 29min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2385km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
27h 29min |
28h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~429 kWh |
~417 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Roadchef Watford Gap Northbound (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (16 min, 16% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electric Highway Rugby Services (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (16 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Badia Nuova Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 54-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2385km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~410 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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