In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Aiways U5 by 263 minutes, completing the 3749km route in 44h 7min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 15 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 44h 7min (263 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 44min
- Energy: ~688 kWh
- Distance: 3749km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
48h 30min |
44h 7min |
| Charging time: |
7h 49min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
30 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~675 kWh |
~671 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 performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 68% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Kulturos centras (69 min, 15% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Ehrenberg West (14 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (13 min, 29% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 263-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3749km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 44min vs 7h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~688 kWh vs ~703 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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