In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 59 minutes, completing the 1856km route in 22h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 26min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1856km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
23h 25min |
22h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~334 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 37% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 59-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1856km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~328 kWh vs ~349 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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