In our Zagreb to London EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 26 minutes, completing the 1655km route in 16h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 16h 55min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1655km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 55min |
17h 21min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Nentershausen Ost (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 21% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
E5 Mode (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 26-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1655km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~293 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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