In our Paris to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 12 minutes, completing the 501km route in 5h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 12 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 5h 38min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~94 kWh
- Distance: 501km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
5h 38min |
5h 50min |
| Charging time: |
24min |
37min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~90 kWh |
~90 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Van der Valk Hotel, Gent (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost, Breda (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est, Wancourt (10 min, 31% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (12 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost, Breda (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 501km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~94 kWh vs ~121 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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