In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 67 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 21h 25min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 21h 25min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
21h 25min |
22h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 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 (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti (19 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 67-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 2h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~419 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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