In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Tang 87kWh by 17 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 19h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 35,407 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Tang 87kWh by 17 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 19h 54min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Tang 87kWh |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
20h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 41% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (14 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BYD Tang 87kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sarrasaniparkplatz (14 min, 41% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (33 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (33 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Gavana (17 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 17-minute advantage over BYD Tang 87kWh on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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