In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 21 minutes, completing the 1566km route in 17h 51min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 21 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 17h 51min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1566km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
18h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~282 kWh |
~281 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (15 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 56% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (18 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY McDonald's (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Estalot (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (14 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (20 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1566km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~378 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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