In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 99 minutes, completing the 2267km route in 26h 13min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 26h 13min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2267km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
27h 52min |
26h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~408 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 34% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 23% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 36% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Géant Casino (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 30% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 99-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2267km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~416 kWh vs ~420 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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