In our Milan to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 6 minutes, completing the 494km route in 5h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 6 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 33min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~93 kWh
- Distance: 494km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
5h 33min |
5h 39min |
| Charging time: |
24min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~89 kWh |
~89 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Blatten-Garage (12 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Munich
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
GoFast McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Pirker (10 min, 24% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 16% → 48%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 494km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~93 kWh vs ~94 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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