In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 6 minutes, completing the 901km route in 9h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 6 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 54min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~169 kWh
- Distance: 901km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
9h 54min |
10h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 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 (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Raststätte Kostner (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Munich
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 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 901km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~169 kWh vs ~172 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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