In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range by 65 minutes, completing the 2139km route in 22h 7min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 22h 7min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 2139km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 7min |
23h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~385 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Roadhouse (10 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 13% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 65% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Scaligera Nord (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mas de la Sala (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 65-minute advantage over Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range on this 2139km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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