In our Vilnius to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 8 minutes, completing the 2085km route in 20h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 20h 59min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~308 kWh
- Distance: 2085km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 |
| Travel time |
21h 7min |
20h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~376 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 42% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (10 min, 27% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Ehrenberg West (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 13% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (12 min, 46% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Skarboszewo (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
NORMA (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 2085km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~308 kWh vs ~392 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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