In our Munich to Budapest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes, completing the 646km route in 6h 48min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 6h 48min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 646km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
6h 48min |
6h 49min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle, St. Valentin (10 min, 21% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Raststation Sankt Pölten, Gerersdorf (10 min, 19% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Autohaus Kamper, Neusiedl am See (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna, Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West, Amstetten (12 min, 20% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Billa Franzosengraben, Wien (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bábolna, Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 646km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~121 kWh vs ~187 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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