In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 1 minutes, completing the 1425km route in 14h 36min. 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: 14h 36min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1425km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
14h 37min |
14h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 20% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (19 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1425km 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 (~252 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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