In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 79 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 6min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 6min (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
14h 6min |
15h 25min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 39% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 11% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 19% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 79-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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