In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron beats the Aiways U5 by 206 minutes, completing the 3749km route in 45h 4min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron needs only 17 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
- Total time: 45h 4min (206 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 39min
- Energy: ~705 kWh
- Distance: 3749km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q6 e-tron |
| Travel time |
48h 30min |
45h 4min |
| Charging time: |
7h 49min |
4h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~675 kWh |
~672 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 19% → 52%)
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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 (84 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Chociszewo (12 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
NORMA (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Shell Eupen (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 19:
Lidl (19 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 20:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 22:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 24:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 25:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 26:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 28:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 29:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 30:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Audi Q6 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (80 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (19 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Bauer Paris Occasion (12 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Aire des Groies (16 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (15 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron achieved a 206-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3749km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 39min vs 7h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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