In our Düsseldorf to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 8 minutes, completing the 560km route in 5h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 8 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 44min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~105 kWh
- Distance: 560km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
5h 44min |
5h 52min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~101 kWh |
~101 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Düsseldorf (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (14 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (21 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Düsseldorf (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (13 min, 16% → 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 8-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 560km 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 35min vs 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~105 kWh vs ~135 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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