In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 30 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 10min. 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 10min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
14h 10min |
14h 40min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (10 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Rome
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (10 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 20% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (12 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 30-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1423km 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 42min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~320 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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