In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #3 Pro by 85 minutes, completing the 2333km route in 26h 56min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 26h 56min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2333km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #3 Pro |
| Travel time |
26h 56min |
28h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Gotthardraststätte A2 Nord (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 12% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #3 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (11 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (13 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (19 min, 13% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 85-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro on this 2333km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~439 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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