In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 135 minutes, completing the 2385km route in 27h 29min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 27h 29min (135 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2385km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
27h 29min |
29h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~429 kWh |
~418 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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 56% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (11 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Rastplatz Amsteg (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
GOFAST Swissminiatur (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Secchia Ovest (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 135-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2385km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~435 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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