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Audi A6 Avant e-tron vs Lotus Emeya
Selected trimperformanceChange trim437 mi · 100 kWh · £71,700
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Avant e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Lotus Emeya leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Avant e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Lotus Emeya if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueAudi
Audi
6.4
Lotus
5
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
8.9
Lotus
6.3
FamilyAudi
Audi
7.8
Lotus
4.1
ChargingLotus
Audi
4.7
Lotus
9.2
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
7
Lotus
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Lotus Emeya600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £71,700 (better) | £84,990 |
| Official range | 437 miles (better) | 379 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L | 509 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec | 4.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Lotus Emeya
Length
Audi A6 Avant e-tron4,928mm-211mm
Lotus Emeya5,139mm
Width
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,887mm-118mm
Lotus Emeya2,005mm
Height
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,527mm
Lotus Emeya1,459mm-68mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Lotus Emeya600 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,887 mm (better) | 2,005 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm (better) | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,527 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 513 mm spare (better) | 395 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Lotus Emeya600 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L | 509 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1422 L (better) | 1388 L |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Lotus Emeya
- At 5,139 mm, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 403 kW, faster than 100% of saloon EVs in our catalogue.
- Boot space of 509 L is bigger than 80% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |  Lotus Emeya 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 5.14m+211mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 2.00m+118mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.24m+104mm |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.46m-68mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 3.07m+123mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L | 509L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1422L (better) | 1388L |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,260kg (better) | 2,555kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh | 102kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 437 mi (better) | 379 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 403kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £71,700 (better) | £84,990 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Saloon |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024+ |
* Lotus Emeya: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Lotus Emeya600 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 437 miles (better) | 379 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 364 miles (better) | 316 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 403 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh | 98.9 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Lotus Emeya600 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec | 4.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 280 kW | 450 kW (better) |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 710 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
performance
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Lotus Emeya
600
8.2/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.1/5
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Lotus Emeya 600
Lotus Emeya 600
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Lotus Emeya600 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Lotus Emeya worth the extra £13,290 over the Audi A6 Avant e-tron?
The Lotus Emeya costs £13,290 more than the Audi A6 Avant e-tron. For that premium it adds 133 kW faster peak rapid charging and 170 kW more power. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is not just cheaper - it also offers 58 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Lotus Emeya?
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is £13,290 cheaper to buy. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is cheaper to charge, roughly £152 a year versus £184 for the Lotus Emeya, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi A6 Avant e-tron comes out roughly £13,450 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Lotus Emeya like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 364 miles for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 316 miles for the Lotus Emeya - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron goes roughly 48 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Lotus Emeya?
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 118 mm narrower than the Lotus Emeya. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 513 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and about 395 mm of total clearance for the Lotus Emeya.
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Data accuracy
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