In our Zürich to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 3 minutes, completing the 791km route in 9h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 10,707 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi Q4 35 e-tron by 3 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 1min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~148 kWh
- Distance: 791km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi Q4 35 e-tron |
| Travel time |
9h 1min |
9h 4min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
1h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Zürich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle, Kronau (11 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach Ost, Medenbach (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert, Hümmerich (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Neoliet Boulderbar, Oberhausen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Recharge De Schaars, Arnhem (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Audi Q4 35 e-tron Route
- Start: Zürich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8, Rutesheim (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Burger King, Bensheim (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost, Bad Camberg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost, Bad Honnef (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Neoliet Boulderbar, Oberhausen (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge De Schaars, Arnhem (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Audi Q4 35 e-tron on this 791km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~148 kWh vs ~151 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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