In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Polestar 3 Long Range by 28 minutes, completing the 1454km route in 14h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 14h 54min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~237 kWh
- Distance: 1454km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
Polestar 3 Long Range |
| Travel time |
14h 54min |
15h 22min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg, Orschwiller (11 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Polestar 3 Long Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Saverne Monswiller, Eckartswiller (11 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (17 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 28-minute advantage over Polestar 3 Long Range on this 1454km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~237 kWh vs ~313 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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