In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 46 minutes, completing the 2810km route in 32h 49min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 32h 49min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~459 kWh
- Distance: 2810km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
32h 49min |
33h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~506 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (25 min, 14% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (14 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Mořice Bistro (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Billa Töschling (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Eni (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 13% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Fabryczna (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Górski (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Olympia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 46-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 2810km 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 53min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~459 kWh vs ~497 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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