Which is faster from Berlin to Bucharest: Aiways U5 or BMW i3 42kWh?

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 135 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the BMW i3 42kWh.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U5 need from Berlin to Bucharest?

The Aiways U5 needs 13 charging stops to complete the 1679km route from Berlin to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 19h 54m.

What is the total travel time from Berlin to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 1679km route in 19h 54m, while the BMW i3 42kWh takes 22h 9m.

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Aiways U5 vs BMW i3 42kWh: Berlin to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 1679km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 135 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 135 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 19h 54min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 135 minutes on this route.

The Aiways U5 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Berlin

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 19h 54min (135 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 2h 52min
Energy: ~315 kWh
Distance: 1679km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	BMW i3 42kWh
Travel time	19h 54min	22h 9min
Charging time:	2h 52min	5h 6min
Charging stops:	13	16
Energy used	~302 kWh	~303 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Berlin (100% charge)
Stop 1: MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 41% → 59%)
Stop 2: Kardausova DC (10 min, 11% → 40%)
Stop 3: Orlen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 4: MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 5: ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 6: IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 7: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 8: MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 9: Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
Stop 10: OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 11: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (14 min, 23% → 57%)
Stop 13: Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Bucharest

BMW i3 42kWh Route

Start: Berlin (100% charge)
Stop 1: MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (11 min, 24% → 47%)
Stop 2: Orlen Siřejovice západ (11 min, 10% → 32%)
Stop 3: Lidl Kbelská (16 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 4: McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 5: OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 6: Orlen Starovičky (17 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 7: Lidl (17 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Győr (20 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 9: Páty Süd (21 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 10: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 11: MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (19 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 12: Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (15 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 13: OMV (31 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 14: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 29%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (33 min, 11% → 71%)
Stop 16: Petrom Maracineni (25 min, 10% → 58%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 135-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 1679km 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 52min vs 5h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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