In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD by 13 minutes, completing the 759km route in 7h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 7h 20min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~124 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
7h 20min |
7h 33min |
| Charging time: |
12min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (12 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gütersloh Süd (11 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (13 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 13-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 12min vs 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~124 kWh vs ~133 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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