In our Rome to Vienna EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 20 minutes, completing the 1090km route in 10h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 10h 48min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~170 kWh
- Distance: 1090km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
10h 48min |
11h 8min |
| Charging time: |
25min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~196 kWh |
~196 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (12 min, 22% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Billa Töschling (13 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (11 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 20-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1090km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~170 kWh vs ~193 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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