In our Amsterdam to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 26 minutes, completing the 1751km route in 18h 14min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 18h 14min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1751km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
18h 14min |
18h 40min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~315 kWh |
~314 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (10 min, 25% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Carburantes (11 min, 14% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 26-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1751km 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 59min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~275 kWh vs ~394 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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