In our Berlin to Brussels EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 53 minutes, completing the 760km route in 8h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 53 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 4min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 760km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW i3 42kWh |
| Travel time |
8h 4min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~136 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SB Tank Langer, Hannover (15 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Gütersloh Nord, Gütersloh (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Landstraße, Haan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen, Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Brussels
BMW i3 42kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (15 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (21 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Niedergassel, Bielefeld (20 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Lennhof West, Hagen (20 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße, Erkelenz (17 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Allego Zolder Noord, Heusden-Zolder (16 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 53-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 760km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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