In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 67 minutes, completing the 2356km route in 24h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 24h 48min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~384 kWh
- Distance: 2356km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 48min |
25h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~424 kWh |
~425 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Backstage Pub (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Coucourde (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 13% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Birrhard (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 67-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 2356km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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