In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 41 minutes, completing the 1925km route in 19h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 19h 58min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1925km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
19h 58min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (10 min, 38% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (10 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 50% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (18 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (10 min, 19% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 41-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1925km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~302 kWh vs ~433 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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