In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 21 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 19h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 21 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 19h 54min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
20h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 41% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (14 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 23% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (19 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (29 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~406 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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