In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 55 minutes, completing the 1853km route in 21h 43min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
- Total time: 21h 43min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1853km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 43min |
22h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~334 kWh |
~338 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 28% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 16% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (19 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (57 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (12 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (28 min, 12% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (69 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron achieved a 55-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1853km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~259 kWh vs ~297 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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