In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 12 minutes, completing the 1878km route in 25h 0min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 22, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 12 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: 25h 0min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 4h 10min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 1878km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
25h 0min |
25h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 10min |
4h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~334 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (20 min, 29% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (82 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1878km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 10min vs 4h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~352 kWh vs ~544 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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