In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 30 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 30 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 34min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
19h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| 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 e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC Adolf-Kempken-Weg, Mönchengladbach (13 min, 20% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Westfalen Tankstelle Ludwig-Erhard Straße, Plaidt (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (19 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (19 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1635km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~395 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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