In our Amsterdam to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 55 minutes, completing the 2215km route in 22h 35min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Lotus Eletre's 480km range doesn't beat the Audi A6 Avant e-tron's 478km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 22h 35min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 2215km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
22h 35min |
23h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 16min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
E-Maxx Ladepark (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV DN69 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 55-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 2215km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~348 kWh vs ~498 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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