Which is faster from London to Budapest: Aiways U5 or Audi SQ8 e-tron?

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 7 minutes sooner with 15 charging stops compared to 14 for the Audi SQ8 e-tron.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U5 need from London to Budapest?

The Aiways U5 needs 15 charging stops to complete the 1724km route from London to Budapest, with a total travel time of 19h 25m.

What is the total travel time from London to Budapest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 1724km route in 19h 25m, while the Audi SQ8 e-tron takes 19h 32m.

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Aiways U5 vs Audi SQ8 e-tron: London to Budapest

Which EV is faster on the 1724km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 7 minutes with 15 charging stops.

In our London to Budapest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 7 minutes, completing the 1724km route in 19h 25min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 7 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.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Budapest → London

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 19h 25min (7 min faster)
Charging stops: 15
Charging time: 2h 44min
Energy: ~323 kWh
Distance: 1724km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Audi SQ8 e-tron
Travel time	19h 25min	19h 32min
Charging time:	2h 44min	2h 53min
Charging stops:	15	14
Energy used	~310 kWh	~311 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 20% → 46%)
Stop 2: Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 23% → 50%)
Stop 3: Total Zolder Zuid (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle Rue de Wattrelos (13 min, 13% → 49%)
Stop 5: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 6: Medenbach West (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 8: Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 9: EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 10: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 11: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 12: JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 13: Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 14: HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 15: IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Arrival: Budapest

Audi SQ8 e-tron Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 27% → 47%)
Stop 2: Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 26% → 46%)
Stop 3: Total Zolder Zuid (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 5: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (17 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 6: IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 7: Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 8: EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 9: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 10: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 11: JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 34%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Weierbachweg (14 min, 13% → 46%)
Stop 13: McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 14: IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Budapest

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1724km route. Key factors:

Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~323 kWh vs ~499 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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