In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 20 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 11h 17min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 33,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi e-tron 50 by 20 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 11h 17min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi e-tron 50 |
| Travel time |
11h 17min |
11h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Audi e-tron 50 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carrefour Valenciennes (11 min, 18% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger ibis Styles (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (19 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Audi e-tron 50 on this 1060km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~199 kWh vs ~256 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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