In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model S Plaid by 376 minutes, completing the 2477km route in 30h 14min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 30h 14min (376 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2477km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Travel time |
30h 14min |
36h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
6h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~458 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
Tesla Model S Plaid Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (27 min, 55% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Rastplatz (94 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
Ford Gołębiewski (14 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel nad Wisłą & Gościniec (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Port Kopytkowo (42 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (40 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Burger King Röntgenstraße (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
REWE Kölner Straße Weisweiler (51 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (17 min, 10% → 28%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 376-minute advantage over Tesla Model S Plaid on this 2477km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 6h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~490 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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