In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 8 minutes, completing the 901km route in 9h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 8 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh's 364km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 54min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~169 kWh
- Distance: 901km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
9h 54min |
10h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~161 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
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (13 min, 35% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Campogalliano Est (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (26 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (16 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (19 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 901km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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