In our Berlin to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 42 minutes, completing the 1440km route in 20h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 20h 36min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1440km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 36min |
21h 18min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (10 min, 21% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
VS Express (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (10 min, 34% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Lucavsala (13 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Niidu (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 42-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1440km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 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 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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