In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 17 minutes, completing the 1197km route in 11h 52min. 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: 11h 52min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~188 kWh
- Distance: 1197km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
11h 52min |
12h 9min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~215 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (13 min, 13% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (14 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 17-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1197km 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 33min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~188 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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