In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 4 minutes, completing the 1099km route in 12h 37min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 4 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: 12h 37min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 1099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
12h 37min |
12h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 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 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's, Neukirchen-Vluyn (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
BP De Beerze, Bladel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hellweg, Bad Nenndorf (16 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Neukirchen-Vluyn (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze, Bladel (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1099km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~206 kWh vs ~318 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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