In our Madrid to Zagreb EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model S Plaid by 184 minutes, completing the 2140km route in 22h 7min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 7min (184 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2140km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model S Plaid |
| Travel time |
22h 7min |
25h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
3h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~386 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bages (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model S Plaid Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA (18 min, 58% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (46 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Scaligera Sud (37 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Outlet Village (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 184-minute advantage over Tesla Model S Plaid on this 2140km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~424 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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