In our Köln to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 Sportback by 10 minutes, completing the 573km route in 5h 51min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 Sportback by 10 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 51min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~107 kWh
- Distance: 573km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 Sportback |
| Travel time |
5h 51min |
6h 1min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Süd (10 min, 23% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi e-tron 50 Sportback Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Hansestraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (19 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 Sportback on this 573km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~107 kWh vs ~134 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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