In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 41 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 17h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- Total time: 17h 25min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 25min |
18h 6min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (11 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 16% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (12 min, 35% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Hansastraße (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron achieved a 41-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1676km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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