In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 3 minutes, completing the 1491km route in 16h 28min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 3 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: 16h 28min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1491km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
16h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle, Schleiz (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (15 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (11 min, 15% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1491km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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