In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 10 minutes, completing the 761km route in 8h 5min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 844 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 10 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Soul 2022's 370km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 5min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Soul 2022 |
| Travel time |
8h 5min |
8h 15min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| 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
Kia e-Soul 2022 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Schmiedestraße (13 min, 33% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Irxleben (24 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia e-Soul 2022 on this 761km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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