In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 15 minutes, completing the 900km route in 9h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 1min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~147 kWh
- Distance: 900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 1min |
9h 16min |
| Charging time: |
21min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 17% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (14 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 900km 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 21min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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