In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance beats the Aiways U5 by 109 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 16h 45min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
- Total time: 16h 45min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
16h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (14 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Westfalen Tankstelle Ludwig-Erhard Straße, Plaidt (10 min, 40% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (10 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (10 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (10 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Won
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance achieved a 109-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1635km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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