In our Vienna to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 23 minutes, completing the 1240km route in 11h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 11h 42min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1240km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
11h 42min |
12h 5min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~223 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 22% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (13 min, 18% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (11 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Tankstelle (14 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 23-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 1240km 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 34min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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