In our Madrid to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 20 minutes, completing the 1756km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 20 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 17min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 59min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1756km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
20h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (17 min, 18% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10 (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1756km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 59min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~424 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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