In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 11 minutes, completing the 831km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 844 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 11 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Soul 2022's 370km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 49min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 831km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Soul 2022 |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
9h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 19min |
| 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
Kia e-Soul 2022 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 41% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (25 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (17 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Gruibingen Süd (27 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Kia e-Soul 2022 on this 831km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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