In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 25 minutes, completing the 1479km route in 14h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 14h 1min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1479km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
14h 1min |
14h 26min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Margaretengürtel (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 25-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1479km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~333 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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