In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Audi Q6 e-tron performance beats the Aiways U5 by 168 minutes, completing the 2495km route in 31h 3min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance needs only 9 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q6 e-tron performance
- Total time: 31h 3min (168 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 2495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
33h 51min |
31h 3min |
| Charging time: |
5h 12min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~446 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 Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (76 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 24% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi Q6 e-tron performance Won
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance achieved a 168-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2495km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 5h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~458 kWh vs ~468 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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