In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 35 minutes, completing the 2314km route in 27h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 27h 29min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 2314km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
28h 4min |
27h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~429 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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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 (12 min, 16% → 61%)
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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, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
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
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 35-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2314km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~378 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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