In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the smart #3 Pro+ by 114 minutes, completing the 2139km route in 22h 1min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 1min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~333 kWh
- Distance: 2139km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
smart #3 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
22h 1min |
23h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Roadhouse (10 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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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, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #3 Pro+ Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 52% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (20 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 114-minute advantage over smart #3 Pro+ on this 2139km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~333 kWh vs ~379 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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