In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 59 minutes, completing the 2480km route in 30h 14min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 30h 14min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2480km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
30h 14min |
31h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~446 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Livonija (23 min, 15% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Ford Gołębiewski (10 min, 10% → 17%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (10 min, 11% → 21%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Kulturos centras (39 min, 24% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (11 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 59-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2480km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~386 kWh vs ~463 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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