In our Köln to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 Sportback by 9 minutes, completing the 576km route in 5h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 Sportback by 9 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 57min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~108 kWh
- Distance: 576km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 Sportback |
| Travel time |
5h 57min |
6h 6min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~105 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Hotel (15 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
ATU Sigmundstraße (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
Audi e-tron 50 Sportback Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (12 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 Sportback on this 576km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~108 kWh vs ~135 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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