An Audi just set a new 831-mile EV range World Record

Date:
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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Theres a new EV range champion, as this Audi just traveled the equivalent of New York to Chicago on a single charge

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Polish rally driver Mikoaj Marczyk set the new Guinness World Record Audi A6 e-tron managed a staggering 830 miles on a single charge Lucid Air Grand Touring previously held the
title Polish rally driver Mikoaj Marczyk is no stranger to eking out as much range as humanly possible, having coaxed 1,759 miles from a single tank of fuel in a Skoda Superb back in 2025.

Now, Mikoaj has turned his attention to electric propulsion , particularly
the Audi A6 e-tron that, despite only having an official WLTP range of 482 miles on a single charge, managed to travel almost double that on a recent record-breaking journey. Starting at Zakopane, Poland, the endeavor saw the electrified A6 traverse the Tatra Mountains (handy for regenerative braking), travel to Krakw, then along the Vistula Valley to Sandomierz and finally to Hel (no, not that one). Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Once in Hel, the pro driver turned around and started retracing his steps before the Audi A6 e-tron eventually conked out, having covered a mightily impressive 831.4 miles on a single charge. (Image credit: Audi) That's the same distance as driving from New York to Chicago or London to Milan without stopping at a charging station. You may like Forget range anxiety: this new
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The exact model used in the attempt was the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance, which features a 326hp rear-mounted motor and a 100kWh gross battery capacity, which equates to a net usable capacity of 94.9 kWh.

More impressively, the previous record holder, the Lucid Air Grand Touring , has a larger battery pack with a nominal capacity of 112kWh. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

According to Marczyk, many sections of the trip were carried out in rush hour traffic and at an average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius.

However, at certain points, the mercury dropped to just seven degrees
Celsius, proving that EVs can still perform in cold weather. Analysis: easy does it (Image credit: Audi) When looking at the official range figures of modern EVs , it is generally good practice to aim for a number that is 10-20% lower than the one advertised. What to read next I tested the Volvo EX60 and BMW iX3 and range anxiety is officially dead I've driven the Audi RS 5 and
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Real-world driving eats into electric range, something thats even more pertinent when tackling cold weather. But the recent Guinness World Record is proof that things can be flipped on their head with a spot of careful
driving.

Marczyk says that maximizing regenerative braking opportunities, regularly checking tire pressure, and reading the road to avoid any abrupt braking can massively increase the potential range of an EVs battery.

So next time you hear someone stressing about range anxiety, remind them that it might be their driving style thats forcing all of those charging stops. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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