In our Köln to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 10 minutes, completing the 262km route in 2h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 10 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 2h 47min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~49 kWh
- Distance: 262km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
2h 47min |
2h 57min |
| Charging time: |
0min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
0 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~47 kWh |
~47 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Carpool Arnhem-Noord (10 min, 39% → 65%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 262km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~49 kWh vs ~50 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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