In our Amsterdam to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 44 minutes, completing the 1755km route in 20h 18min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 44 minutes on this route.
The Jaguar I-Pace's 384km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 18min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 56min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1755km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
20h 18min |
21h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Nazareth Noord (10 min, 29% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (13 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Carburantes (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Lille Aéroport (21 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (34 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (40 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (25 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (36 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (19 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (24 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 44-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 1755km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 56min vs 3h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~402 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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