In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Kia Niro EV by 179 minutes, completing the 2332km route in 27h 15min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 27h 15min (179 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~428 kWh
- Distance: 2332km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Kia Niro EV |
| Travel time |
27h 15min |
30h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
4h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~419 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 23% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Centro Shopping Serfontana (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 32% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (24 min, 20% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 179-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2332km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 4h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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