In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 13 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 17h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 17h 58min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
18h 11min |
17h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 21% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Géant Casino (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (17 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 13-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~275 kWh vs ~297 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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