In our Düsseldorf to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 13 minutes, completing the 494km route in 5h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 by 13 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 13min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~93 kWh
- Distance: 494km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
5h 13min |
5h 26min |
| Charging time: |
26min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~89 kWh |
~89 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Düsseldorf (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (14 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Düsseldorf (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (12 min, 53% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 494km 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 26min vs 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~93 kWh vs ~119 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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