In our Amsterdam to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 9 minutes, completing the 659km route in 7h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 9 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 7h 12min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~124 kWh
- Distance: 659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
7h 12min |
7h 21min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Westfalen Tankstelle (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Irxleben (21 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Het Lonnekermeer (10 min, 38% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Werre-Park (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (19 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 659km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~124 kWh vs ~159 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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