In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 4 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 16h 0min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 4 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 16h 0min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~268 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
16h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Rho Sud, Rho (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 19% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (13 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Rho Sud, Rho (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (16 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~268 kWh vs ~272 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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