In our Warsaw to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 6 minutes, completing the 1638km route in 18h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 6 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.
The Aiways U5 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 18min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1638km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
18h 18min |
18h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~295 kWh |
~295 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (20 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (13 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Auetal Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus Weber (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
BP De Beerze (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (16 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Weber (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1638km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~474 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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