In our Brussels to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 7 minutes, completing the 368km route in 4h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 7 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 4h 34min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~69 kWh
- Distance: 368km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
4h 34min |
4h 41min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~66 kWh |
~66 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 20% → 50%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 23% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 368km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~69 kWh vs ~89 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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