In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 3 minutes, completing the 832km route in 8h 56min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 8h 56min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 832km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Soul 2022 |
| Travel time |
8h 56min |
8h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| 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
Kia e-Soul 2022 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße, Ettlingen (14 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (34 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Kia e-Soul 2022 on this 832km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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