In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 10 minutes, completing the 861km route in 9h 15min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 10 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh's 364km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 15min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~161 kWh
- Distance: 861km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
9h 15min |
9h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
E.ON Naháč (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (19 min, 24% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (33 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Sarrasaniparkplatz (28 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 861km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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