In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 15 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 20h 26min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 15 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 26min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 57min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1696km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
20h 26min |
20h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 45% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (26 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 30% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (25 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Saugon Ouest (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (14 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (20 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 15-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1696km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 57min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~410 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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