In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 13 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 19h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 13 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 19h 54min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
20h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 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 Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (12 min, 28% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Základní škola (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (25 min, 13% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (30 min, 21% → 82%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~320 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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