In our Berlin to Brussels EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 6 minutes, completing the 760km route in 8h 4min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 6 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh's 364km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 4min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 760km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
8h 4min |
8h 10min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~136 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SB Tank Langer, Hannover (15 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Landstraße, Haan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen, Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (10 min, 50% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (26 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Sperberweg, Neuss (29 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 760km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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