In our Paris to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 27 minutes, completing the 2084km route in 21h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 21h 4min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 2084km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 31min |
21h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~375 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY ibis Styles (10 min, 22% → 63%)
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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:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Am Fichtenplan Süd (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Lądek (14 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (33 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (22 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Mogiły (30 min, 15% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (24 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 27-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 2084km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~369 kWh vs ~392 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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