In our Hamburg to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 5 minutes, completing the 732km route in 8h 25min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 5 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: 8h 25min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~137 kWh
- Distance: 732km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
8h 25min |
8h 30min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~132 kWh |
~132 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Hamburg (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 25% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Herkules E-Center (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Rastanlage Coburger Forst West (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Weißer Graben West (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Hamburg (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
REWE (19 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Rastanlage Coburger Forst West (29 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (12 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 732km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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