In our Rome to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 7 minutes, completing the 1638km route in 18h 40min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 7 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: 18h 40min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1638km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
18h 40min |
18h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~295 kWh |
~295 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Chilchbühl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
mblty Autohof Bremgarten (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Rasthof Bühl Ost (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Brohltal Ost (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Autohof Güdderath (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Greenpoint De Amert (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (29 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Lario Est (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
SBK A65 (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Brohltal Ost (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Autohof Güdderath (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Greenpoint De Amert (13 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1638km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~474 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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