In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 by 129 minutes, completing the 3013km route in 32h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 32h 59min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~492 kWh
- Distance: 3013km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
32h 59min |
35h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
4h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (17 min, 69% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal Ost (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Nentershausen Ost (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 61% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (29 min, 25% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Haidt Nord (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (24 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (22 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 129-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on this 3013km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~492 kWh vs ~503 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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