In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro by 43 minutes, completing the 1178km route in 18h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro's 500km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 9min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1178km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
18h 52min |
18h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~212 kWh |
~214 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 35% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Audi Centre (63 min, 23% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Audi Centre (50 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Sucedava (42 min, 10% → 88%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 43-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron quattro on this 1178km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~208 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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