In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 76 minutes, completing the 2478km route in 31h 3min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 31h 3min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~455 kWh
- Distance: 2478km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
32h 19min |
31h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~446 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 33% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (61 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Ehrenberg West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (76 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 24% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 76-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2478km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~455 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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