In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 85 minutes, completing the 1544km route in 15h 58min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 15h 58min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1544km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
15h 58min |
17h 23min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~278 kWh |
~279 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (14 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Milan
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (23 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (17 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (13 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est, Belforte Monferrato (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 85-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1544km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~240 kWh vs ~282 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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