In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 19 minutes, completing the 1250km route in 12h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 12h 46min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 1250km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
12h 46min |
13h 5min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (10 min, 32% → 67%)
- Arrival: Paris
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Super U (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 19-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1250km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~196 kWh vs ~281 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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