In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 11 minutes, completing the 2495km route in 33h 51min. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 11 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 33h 51min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 12min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 2495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
33h 51min |
34h 2min |
| Charging time: |
5h 12min |
5h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~450 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 (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 (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rimi 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 (14 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Żnin Zachód (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Chociszewo (14 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
NORMA (19 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (19 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 17:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 2495km route. Key factors:
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~468 kWh vs ~603 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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