In our Paris to Zagreb EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 16 minutes, completing the 1379km route in 13h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 13h 40min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~225 kWh
- Distance: 1379km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 40min |
13h 56min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~248 kWh |
~248 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (13 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Eisentratten (13 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1379km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~225 kWh vs ~244 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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