In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Polestar 2 Standard Range by 41 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 17h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 17h 26min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Polestar 2 Standard Range |
| Travel time |
17h 26min |
18h 7min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
B.C.S. (14 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tópark (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (12 min, 11% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Polestar 2 Standard Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (11 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (17 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (26 min, 10% → 85%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 41-minute advantage over Polestar 2 Standard Range on this 1676km 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 47min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~295 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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