In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 44 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 17h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- Total time: 17h 31min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 31min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 25% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (14 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (10 min, 24% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron achieved a 44-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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