In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 100 minutes, completing the 3125km route in 34h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 34h 55min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 3125km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
34h 55min |
36h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (18 min, 33% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 32% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (11 min, 11% → 61%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (47 min, 23% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (21 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 100-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 3125km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~703 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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