In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 40 minutes, completing the 2477km route in 30h 14min. 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: 30h 14min (40 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 Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 14min |
30h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 40-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2477km 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 48min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~436 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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