In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 4 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 25h 3min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 30, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 4 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 25h 3min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 51min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
25h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach West (13 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Billa Franzosengraben (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Győr (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
OMV (26 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 16:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 2171km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 51min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~414 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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