In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 14 minutes, completing the 856km route in 9h 14min. 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 14min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~140 kWh
- Distance: 856km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 14min |
9h 28min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 36% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Arno Ovest (10 min, 20% → 62%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Somaglia Ovest (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 on this 856km 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.
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