In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 14 minutes, completing the 897km route in 8h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 8h 59min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~140 kWh
- Distance: 897km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
8h 59min |
9h 13min |
| Charging time: |
21min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~161 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (11 min, 16% → 52%)
- Arrival: Munich
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%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 14-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 897km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 21min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~140 kWh vs ~144 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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