In our Milan to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 20 minutes, completing the 1548km route in 17h 55min. 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: 17h 55min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
17h 55min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (27 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (19 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
ANDGO (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Zunder Avia (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1548km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~290 kWh vs ~374 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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