In our Riga to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 20 minutes, completing the 1044km route in 13h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 13h 10min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~170 kWh
- Distance: 1044km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 10min |
13h 30min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Livonija (10 min, 83% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (13 min, 13% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (16 min, 50% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
OTO Park Handlowy (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 20-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1044km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 33min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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