In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 15 minutes, completing the 877km route in 9h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 22min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 877km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 22min |
9h 37min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~158 kWh |
~158 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 35% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (10 min, 22% → 63%)
- Arrival: Milan
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (13 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 15-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 877km 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 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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