In our Helsinki to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 52 minutes, completing the 1439km route in 20h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 20h 32min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1439km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 32min |
21h 24min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~259 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Livonija (32 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (13 min, 11% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (15 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (53 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OTO Park Handlowy (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 52-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1439km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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