In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 14 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 17min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
20h 31min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 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 (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (22 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 15% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
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 (25 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saugon Est (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (26 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (22 min, 16% → 79%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 14% → 51%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 3h 19min 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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