In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes, completing the 1426km route in 15h 55min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 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: 15h 55min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1426km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
15h 55min |
15h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 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 (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Villarboit Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Mâcon Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 29% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Mâcon Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1426km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~267 kWh vs ~413 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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