In our Zagreb to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 14 minutes, completing the 1386km route in 13h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 13h 42min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1386km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
13h 42min |
13h 56min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~249 kWh |
~247 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (16 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Adolf-Seebacher-Straße (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (11 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Keskastel Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1386km 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 40min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~226 kWh vs ~245 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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