In our Berlin to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 38 minutes, completing the 589km route in 6h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 38 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 6h 0min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~110 kWh
- Distance: 589km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW i3 42kWh |
| Travel time |
6h 0min |
6h 38min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~106 kWh |
~106 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle, Schleiz (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
BMW i3 42kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (15 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Frankenwald West, Berg (22 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (22 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (16 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 38-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 589km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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