In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 3 minutes, completing the 903km route in 10h 4min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 3 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: 10h 4min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~169 kWh
- Distance: 903km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
10h 4min |
10h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~163 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Werdenfelser Platz, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 72% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (11 min, 58% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (35 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (21 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 903km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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