In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro by 80 minutes, completing the 3176km route in 43h 0min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 43h 0min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 56min
- Energy: ~583 kWh
- Distance: 3176km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
43h 0min |
44h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
4h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (11 min, 45% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Fidenza Business Center (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Piceno Ovest (10 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Hotel Eden (10 min, 24% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Q8 SS Adriatica (21 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
Xenos (45 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Athens
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (17 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Sangro Ovest (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Ewiva McGallon (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
Xenos (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (17 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 80-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3176km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 56min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~583 kWh vs ~622 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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