In our Amsterdam to Düsseldorf EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 10 minutes, completing the 226km route in 2h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 10 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 2h 25min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~42 kWh
- Distance: 226km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
2h 25min |
2h 35min |
| Charging time: |
0min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
0 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~41 kWh |
~41 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Düsseldorf
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Chargepoint Mercedes-Benz Rhein-Ruhr (10 min, 11% → 23%)
- Arrival: Düsseldorf
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 226km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~42 kWh vs ~55 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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