In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro by 21 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 16h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro's 548km 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 16h 51min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
| Travel time |
17h 12min |
16h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (12 min, 21% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 21% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~260 kWh vs ~284 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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