In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 12 minutes, completing the 1050km route in 10h 10min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 10h 10min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~165 kWh
- Distance: 1050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
10h 10min |
10h 22min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (11 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger KFC (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Auetal Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 12-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1050km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~165 kWh vs ~236 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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