In our London to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 14 minutes, completing the 454km route in 5h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 14 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 43min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~85 kWh
- Distance: 454km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
5h 43min |
5h 57min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~82 kWh |
~82 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (27 min, 15% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Maidstone (12 min, 73% → 92%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (28 min, 10% → 85%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 454km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~85 kWh vs ~110 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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