In our London to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 160 minutes, completing the 2524km route in 31h 26min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 31h 26min (160 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~393 kWh
- Distance: 2524km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
31h 26min |
34h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
4h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~458 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 23% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Autohof (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Północ (25 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
VS Express (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (12 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Zuid (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Gütersloh Süd (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Grabower Straße (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Koryta (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Konarzewo (13 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (58 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 12:
Vilniaus (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Neste (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Krooning (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 160-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2524km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~393 kWh vs ~460 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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