In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 6 minutes, completing the 1103km route in 12h 41min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 6 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: 12h 41min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
12h 41min |
12h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~199 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat, Middelkerke (10 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Total Autohof, Magdeburg (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat, Middelkerke (10 min, 27% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 26% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (11 min, 13% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Vellern Süd, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd, Lehrte (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Irxleben, Hohe Börde (21 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1103km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~207 kWh vs ~319 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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