In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 12 minutes, completing the 761km route in 8h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 22, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 12 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 5min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
8h 5min |
8h 17min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (15 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Landstraße (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (19 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~143 kWh vs ~184 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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