In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 105 minutes, completing the 2261km route in 26h 13min. The key advantage? 4 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 26h 13min (105 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~415 kWh
- Distance: 2261km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
26h 13min |
27h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~407 kWh |
~408 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 23% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 105-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2261km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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