In our London to Bern EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 18 minutes, completing the 926km route in 10h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 10h 40min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
10h 40min |
10h 58min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~167 kWh |
~167 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (10 min, 23% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (10 min, 14% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (13 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 18-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 926km 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 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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