In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 387 minutes, completing the 3016km route in 33h 28min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 33h 28min (387 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~554 kWh
- Distance: 3016km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
| Travel time |
33h 28min |
39h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
8h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~543 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (38 min, 15% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (38 min, 40% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (34 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (39 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (33 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Steiner-Bau (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (33 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Haidt Nord (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
OBI Markt (32 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 14:
Roadchef Watford Gap Northbound (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (44 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 387-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 3016km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 8h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~554 kWh vs ~813 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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