In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 95 minutes, completing the 1925km route in 19h 59min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 19h 59min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1925km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
19h 59min |
21h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Brugnato Est (10 min, 20% → 28%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (11 min, 16% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gigean Nord (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 25% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 29% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 95-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1925km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~351 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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