In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 4 minutes, completing the 1457km route in 16h 40min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 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 40min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1457km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
16h 40min |
16h 44min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 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 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Cora (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Q8 (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arezzo Park Hotel (16 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Q8 (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 1457km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~273 kWh vs ~278 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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