In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 70 minutes, completing the 2139km route in 22h 1min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 1min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~333 kWh
- Distance: 2139km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
22h 1min |
23h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~385 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
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vega (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire du Village Catalan Est (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 70-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 2139km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~333 kWh vs ~390 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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