In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 7 minutes, completing the 1057km route in 10h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro's 500km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 19min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~187 kWh
- Distance: 1057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
10h 26min |
10h 19min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (11 min, 27% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~187 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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