In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 120 minutes, completing the 3125km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 35h 25min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 59min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 3125km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
35h 25min |
37h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
4h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 38% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (61 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 50% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (17 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (110 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 120-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 3125km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 59min vs 4h 38min 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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