In our Paris to Bratislava EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 6 minutes, completing the 1306km route in 13h 56min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 6 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 13h 56min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~245 kWh
- Distance: 1306km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
13h 56min |
14h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Mitfahrerparkplatz PRE-Park (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Bonfelder Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (16 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (18 min, 21% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Mitfahrerparkplatz PRE-Park (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Bonfelder Straße (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (15 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 1306km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~245 kWh vs ~249 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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