In our Rome to Bern EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 18 minutes, completing the 857km route in 9h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 1 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 9h 13min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 15min
- Energy: ~133 kWh
- Distance: 857km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 13min |
9h 31min |
| Charging time: |
15min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (15 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Bern
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 18-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 857km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 15min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~133 kWh vs ~137 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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