In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 132 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 25h 56min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 25h 56min (132 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
25h 56min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~409 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Saugon Est (16 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Longué-les-Cossonnières (14 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (20 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 12% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 132-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~411 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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