In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 2 minutes, completing the 831km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 2 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: 8h 49min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 831km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~149 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 (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Munich
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (29 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Karlsruher Straße (10 min, 19% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 2-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 831km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~156 kWh vs ~241 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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