In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 22 minutes, completing the 1051km route in 10h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 10h 4min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~172 kWh
- Distance: 1051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
10h 4min |
10h 26min |
| Charging time: |
24min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (14 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 22-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1051km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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