In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 26 minutes, completing the 1631km route in 16h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 16h 47min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1631km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
16h 47min |
17h 13min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosel West, Dieblich (10 min, 33% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (11 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
SBK A65, Kandel (11 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (14 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 26-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1631km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~256 kWh vs ~367 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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