In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron beats the Lotus Eletre by 42 minutes, completing the 1924km route in 19h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
- Total time: 19h 54min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1924km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron |
Lotus Eletre |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
20h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 36% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (11 min, 11% → 61%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Lotus Eletre Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (19 min, 27% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (21 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron achieved a 42-minute advantage over Lotus Eletre on this 1924km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 47min 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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