In our Munich to Milan EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 3 minutes, completing the 492km route in 5h 33min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 844 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 3 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Soul 2022's 370km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 33min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~92 kWh
- Distance: 492km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Soul 2022 |
| Travel time |
5h 33min |
5h 36min |
| Charging time: |
24min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~89 kWh |
~88 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
GoFast McDonald's, Zizers (12 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Raststätte Bellinzona Nord, Monte Carasso (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Milan
Kia e-Soul 2022 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parkplatz Spundisstrasse, Chur (26 min, 24% → 70%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Kia e-Soul 2022 on this 492km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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