In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Kia Niro EV by 204 minutes, completing the 3099km route in 40h 36min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 40h 36min (204 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~569 kWh
- Distance: 3099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
40h 36min |
44h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
6h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~558 kWh |
~556 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (76 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (21 min, 23% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (68 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (19 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (26 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 204-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3099km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 6h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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