In our Bratislava to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 2 minutes, completing the 1140km route in 12h 42min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 12h 42min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~214 kWh
- Distance: 1140km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
12h 42min |
12h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Pizza Plus (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Ledra Ovest (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 18% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Pizza Plus (11 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Adige Ovest (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1140km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~214 kWh vs ~330 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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