Which is faster from Madrid to Budapest: Alpine A290 or Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance?

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance is faster, arriving 176 minutes sooner with 7 charging stops compared to 20 for the Alpine A290.

How many charging stops does the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance need from Madrid to Budapest?

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs 7 charging stops to complete the 2494km route from Madrid to Budapest, with a total travel time of 25h 14m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Budapest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance completes the 2494km route in 25h 14m, while the Alpine A290 takes 28h 10m.

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Alpine A290 vs Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance: Madrid to Budapest

Which EV is faster on the 2494km route? <strong>Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance</strong> wins by 176 minutes with 7 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Budapest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Alpine A290 by 176 minutes, completing the 2494km route in 25h 14min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Budapest → Madrid

Winner

Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance

Total time: 25h 14min (176 min faster)
Charging stops: 7
Charging time: 1h 27min
Energy: ~407 kWh
Distance: 2494km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Alpine A290	Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
Travel time	28h 10min	25h 14min
Charging time:	4h 19min	1h 27min
Charging stops:	20	7
Energy used	~449 kWh	~444 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Alpine A290 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 25% → 52%)
Stop 2: Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 21% → 66%)
Stop 3: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 4: IONITY Mas de la Sala (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 5: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (12 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 6: Aire de Bages (13 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (14 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 9: IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (19 min, 12% → 62%)
Stop 10: Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 11: IONITY Ceriale Sud (13 min, 26% → 60%)
Stop 12: Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (20 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 13: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 14: Tesina Sud (18 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 15: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 16: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
Stop 17: Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 18: Maribor vzhod (14 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 19: M. Petrol Vásárhelyi (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 20: Supercharger KFC (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Arrival: Budapest

Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 2: Aire de Bages (10 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (12 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 4: IONITY Ceriale Sud (14 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 5: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 6: IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 7: Petrol Murska Sobota jug (13 min, 10% → 64%)
Arrival: Budapest

Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 176-minute advantage over Alpine A290 on this 2494km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 4h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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