In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 3 minutes, completing the 1566km route in 17h 51min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 3 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 17h 51min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1566km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
17h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
2h 37min |
| 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 Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 18% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY McDonald's (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (18 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 1566km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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