In our Bern to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 17 minutes, completing the 919km route in 9h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 9h 16min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~150 kWh
- Distance: 919km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 16min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Hecht Einrichtungen (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
BFS Business Fleet Services (13 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 17-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 919km 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 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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