In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 83 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 25h 56min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 25h 56min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
25h 56min |
27h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~408 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 #3 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 14% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (18 min, 16% → 77%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 83-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 2h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~424 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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