In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 2 minutes, completing the 860km route in 9h 17min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 2 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: 9h 17min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
9h 17min |
9h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 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 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 45% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~161 kWh vs ~249 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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