In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 13 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 10h 11min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~164 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
10h 11min |
10h 24min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 32% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 13% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 13-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~164 kWh vs ~236 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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