In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 4 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 25h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 4 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: 25h 57min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 3min
- Energy: ~434 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
26h 1min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
4h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~416 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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (10 min, 12% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (20 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger KFC (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Irxleben (21 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 3min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~434 kWh vs ~670 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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