In our Paris to Köln EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 11 minutes, completing the 484km route in 4h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 4h 35min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~75 kWh
- Distance: 484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
4h 35min |
4h 46min |
| Charging time: |
0min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
0 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~87 kWh |
~87 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Köln
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 15% → 44%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 11-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~75 kWh vs ~78 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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