In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 5 minutes, completing the 2823km route in 36h 34min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 5 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: 36h 34min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 5h 22min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 2823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
36h 34min |
36h 39min |
| Charging time: |
5h 22min |
5h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (29 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (19 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Górski (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Uniwar P1 (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Signalbau (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Tankstelle Sterngasse (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Turmstrom (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Electra Pizza Plus (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Ledra Ovest (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 22:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 19% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY (10 min, 14% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (56 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Górski (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Uniwar P1 (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Signalbau (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 11:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Raststation (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Pizza Plus (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Adige Ovest (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 20:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 2823km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 22min vs 5h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~529 kWh vs ~818 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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