In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD by 14 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 8h 28min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~140 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
8h 28min |
8h 42min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Olympia (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 14-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~140 kWh vs ~151 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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