In our Vilnius to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 90 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 22h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro's 500km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 22h 59min (90 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 5min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
24h 29min |
22h 59min |
| Charging time: |
3h 0min |
2h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Belorusneft Tankstelle 31 (10 min, 47% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Bugaivka (75 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Maysternya Smaku (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Sucedava (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka (25 min, 13% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Bugaivka (43 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (44 min, 10% → 93%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 90-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 5min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~274 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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