In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 287 minutes, completing the 2163km route in 22h 9min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 9min (287 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
| Travel time |
22h 9min |
26h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
5h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (11 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW HyperNetz (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (16 min, 14% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (31 min, 18% → 88%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (21 min, 41% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (32 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Holzkirchen Süd (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (40 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Dul Jug (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (20 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 287-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 2163km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 5h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~583 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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