In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Kia Niro EV by 207 minutes, completing the 2477km route in 30h 14min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 30h 14min (207 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2477km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
30h 14min |
33h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
5h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~446 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Livonija (35 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Remscheid West (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rimi Niidu (10 min, 41% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (68 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (19 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (18 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Ehrenberg West (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 207-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2477km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 5h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~428 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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