In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 23 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 14h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 4min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 4min |
14h 27min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (17 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (11 min, 11% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 1424km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 1h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~222 kWh vs ~238 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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