In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 86 minutes, completing the 1054km route in 11h 21min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 11h 21min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~198 kWh
- Distance: 1054km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
11h 21min |
12h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 35% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (12 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Autohof Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Rheda-Wiedenbrück (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
ALDI Nord Vorhalle, Hagen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Westfalen Tankstelle Spenrather Weg, Köln (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (12 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (19 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (23 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 86-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1054km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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