In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Audi Q6 e-tron by 23 minutes, completing the 1422km route in 14h 11min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron's 500km range doesn't beat the Audi A6 Avant e-tron's 478km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 14h 11min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1422km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Audi Q6 e-tron |
| Travel time |
14h 11min |
14h 34min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 29% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 24% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi Q6 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (10 min, 22% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 12% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 23-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron on this 1422km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~267 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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