In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 61 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? 3 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 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 34min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
19h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
3h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
16 |
| 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
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Vissers Deersel A67, Maasbree (10 min, 34% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Mosel West, Dieblich (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
SBK A65, Kandel (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Autohof Ettenheim-West, Kappel-Grafenhausen (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (16 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Centro Servizi Turistici, Fabro (24 min, 12% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 61-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 1635km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~330 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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