In our Milan to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 2 minutes, completing the 1542km route in 16h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance's 512km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 10min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1542km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 12min |
16h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~278 kWh |
~277 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 29% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 33% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 1542km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~283 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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