In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 117 minutes, completing the 1920km route in 19h 37min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 19h 37min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1920km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
19h 37min |
21h 34min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~347 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 (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 15% → 58%)
- 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 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 117-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1920km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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