In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 4 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 9min |
13h 5min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Super U, Vivonne (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (11 min, 17% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tudanca, Aranda de Duero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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