In our Köln to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 1 minutes, completing the 573km route in 5h 51min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 1 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: 5h 51min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~107 kWh
- Distance: 573km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
5h 51min |
5h 52min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| 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
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (13 min, 15% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (24 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 573km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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