In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 18 minutes, completing the 1250km route in 12h 43min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 12h 43min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~204 kWh
- Distance: 1250km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 43min |
13h 1min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Super U (15 min, 24% → 76%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (11 min, 24% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 18-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 1250km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 37min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~204 kWh vs ~209 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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