In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 9 minutes, completing the 859km route in 8h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 8h 30min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
8h 30min |
8h 39min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (10 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 9-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~135 kWh vs ~193 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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