In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 16 minutes, completing the 832km route in 8h 56min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 29, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 16 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 56min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 832km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
8h 56min |
9h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad, Karlsruhe (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Super U, Bernolsheim (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Gueux, Gueux (16 min, 13% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Kirchheim unter Teck (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße, Ettlingen (22 min, 15% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (23 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Gueux, Gueux (17 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 16-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 832km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~156 kWh vs ~201 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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