In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 37 minutes, completing the 1507km route in 14h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 37min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1507km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 37min |
15h 14min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~271 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Povegliano Est (11 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Green Deer Bavarian Hotel (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Campogalliano Est (12 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Paganella Est (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle Ungererstraße (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Hecht Einrichtungen (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 37-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1507km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~242 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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