In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 18 minutes, completing the 1562km route in 17h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 18 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 17h 49min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1562km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
18h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~281 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%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (23 min, 15% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
Carrefour Valenciennes (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1562km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~293 kWh vs ~377 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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