In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 7 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 7 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 34min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
18h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~295 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 SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Gewerbepark, Mendig (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
SBK A65, Kandel (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Ettenheim-West, Kappel-Grafenhausen (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1635km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~474 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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