In our Amsterdam to Hamburg EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 6 minutes, completing the 440km route in 5h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 6 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 10min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~83 kWh
- Distance: 440km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
5h 10min |
5h 16min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~79 kWh |
~80 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Telekom Emsteker Straße (10 min, 18% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
KFC (10 min, 11% → 38%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Tango (10 min, 73% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Telekom Emsteker Straße (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 440km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~83 kWh vs ~106 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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