In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro by 145 minutes, completing the 3725km route in 42h 46min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 42h 46min (145 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~580 kWh
- Distance: 3725km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
42h 46min |
45h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
4h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~671 kWh |
~673 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Livonija (28 min, 15% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (14 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (32 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 145-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3725km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 4h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~580 kWh vs ~729 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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