In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 48 minutes, completing the 2139km route in 22h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 7min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2139km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
22h 7min |
22h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~384 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Roadhouse (10 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 13% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bazzera Nord (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (18 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 48-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 2139km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~378 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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