In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD by 13 minutes, completing the 821km route in 8h 0min. 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: 8h 0min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
8h 0min |
8h 13min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (10 min, 22% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (10 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad, Karlsruhe (10 min, 37% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (12 min, 30% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord, Billy-le-Grand (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 821km 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 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~134 kWh vs ~144 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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