In our Vienna to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 1 minutes, completing the 626km route in 7h 33min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 1 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: 7h 33min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~117 kWh
- Distance: 626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
7h 33min |
7h 34min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Globus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 18% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PRE Naháč (16 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (28 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 626km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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