In our Berlin to Köln EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 2 minutes, completing the 573km route in 5h 50min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 2 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: 5h 50min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~107 kWh
- Distance: 573km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
5h 50min |
5h 52min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 35% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Köln
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (18 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (19 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 573km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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