In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 138 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 34min (138 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
20h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
4h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~296 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (14 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Greenpoint, Asten (10 min, 24% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Adolf-Kempken-Weg, Mönchengladbach (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Mosel West, Dieblich (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (15 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Coop Tankstelle, Dagmersellen (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Gotthardraststätte A2 Süd, Schattdorf (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 17:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 138-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1635km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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