In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes, completing the 1253km route in 14h 11min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 14h 11min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
14h 11min |
14h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (16 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (13 min, 25% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (13 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (20 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1253km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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