In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 3 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 19h 48min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 19h 48min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 56min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
19h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 63% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
E.ON Naháč (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Gavana (13 min, 55% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
SachsenEnergie City Center (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 56min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~320 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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