In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 143 minutes, completing the 2502km route in 25h 3min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 25h 3min (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2502km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #3 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
27h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~450 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (11 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (13 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 32% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 31% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 143-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 2502km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~443 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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