In our Köln to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 12 minutes, completing the 483km route in 5h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 12 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 5min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~91 kWh
- Distance: 483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
5h 5min |
5h 17min |
| Charging time: |
23min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~87 kWh |
~87 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (11 min, 57% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 483km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 23min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~91 kWh vs ~117 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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