In our Lisbon to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 35 minutes, completing the 1718km route in 17h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 17h 21min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
17h 21min |
17h 56min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa, Martín de Yeltes (14 min, 23% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur, Briviesca (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette, Saint-Épain (10 min, 27% → 65%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste, Castelo Branco (10 min, 45% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II, Salamanca (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Area El Canto, Torquemada (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars, Villerbon (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 35-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 1718km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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