In our Helsinki to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 6 minutes, completing the 1447km route in 22h 45min. 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 6 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 22h 45min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1447km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
22h 45min |
22h 51min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (77 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Krauz Oil (13 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Jarkowo Północ (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (13 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Vienības (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Girelė (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Vilniaus (29 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (21 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Krauz Oil (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OTO Park Handlowy (24 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (18 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1447km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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