Current
- Range
- 600 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- DC charging
- 186 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
Liftback · RWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAudi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Polestar 3
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 505 km*
- Battery
- 102 kWh
- DC charging
- 200 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.7 s
SUV · AWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
94
/100
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Polestar 3
93
/100
| Score category | A · A6 Sportback e-tron | B · 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 84/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 97/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 78/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 87/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 98/100 | 99/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 60/100 | 100/100 Leads |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | B Reference model Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 600 km Better | 505 km |
| Useable battery | 94.9 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Efficiency | 158 Wh/km Better | 202 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 718 km Better | 593 km |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 22 kW Better | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 186 kW | 200 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 21.0 min | 21.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Liftback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 529 L Better | 508 L |
| Curb weight | 2,250 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.7 s Better |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 2,100 kg | 2,200 kg Better |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | Yes Better |
| Bidirectional charging | No | Yes Better |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | September 2024 | October 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | B Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €62,800 | From €78,900 |
| Country Netherlands | From €63,990 | From €79,800 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £62,540 | From £76,540 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron trims
-
A6 Sportback e-tron performance (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 600 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 570 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
A6 Sportback e-tron (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 75.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
Polestar 3 trims
-
3 Dual Motor (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 505 km*
- Battery
- 102 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
3 Performance (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 465 km*
- Battery
- 102 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
3 Rear Motor (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 88 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
3 Long Range Single motor (MY23-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 530 km*
- Battery
- 107 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
3 Long Range Dual motor (MY23-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Range
- 515 km*
- Battery
- 107 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
3 Long Range Performance (MY23-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Range
- 480 km*
- Battery
- 107 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
A6 Sportback e-tron vs 3 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Polestar 3?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 600 km of mixed-condition range and Polestar 3 has 505 km. That gives Audi A6 Sportback e-tron a 95 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Polestar 3?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is listed at 186 kW typical DC power and Polestar 3 at 200 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Polestar 3?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Polestar 3 are effectively tied at 94/100 and 93/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
Are Morocco prices available for Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Polestar 3?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.