In our Milan to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 9 minutes, completing the 849km route in 9h 30min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 9 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 30min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 849km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
9h 30min |
9h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (10 min, 26% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (18 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (12 min, 29% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 9-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 849km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~159 kWh vs ~205 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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