In our Helsinki to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 25 minutes, completing the 1447km route in 22h 45min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 25 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 22h 45min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1447km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
22h 45min |
23h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~260 kWh |
~259 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 SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (99 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka (12 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Krauz Oil (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
OTO Park Handlowy (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Stacja Paliw Moya Rymarska (18 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1447km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~419 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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