In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 31 minutes, completing the 1511km route in 14h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 14h 42min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~247 kWh
- Distance: 1511km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 42min |
15h 13min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~272 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Kinding (11 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 15% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (13 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 31-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1511km 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 44min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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