In our Munich to Budapest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 4 minutes, completing the 646km route in 6h 48min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 4 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh's 364km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 6h 48min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 646km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
6h 48min |
6h 52min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| 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
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Weierbachweg, Melk (23 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd, Mosonmagyaróvár (24 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 646km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 41min vs 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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