In our Dublin to Brussels EV duel, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance beats the Polestar 2 Standard Range by 28 minutes, completing the 958km route in 12h 31min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
- Total time: 12h 31min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 958km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance |
Polestar 2 Standard Range |
| Travel time |
12h 31min |
12h 59min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~172 kWh |
~173 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 31% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Polestar 2 Standard Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 98% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Hilton Park Southbound (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
Birmingham Armada (13 min, 16% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance achieved a 28-minute advantage over Polestar 2 Standard Range on this 958km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~149 kWh vs ~169 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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