In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 48 minutes, completing the 1491km route in 16h 28min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 16h 28min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1491km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
17h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 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%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (15 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen, Schkeuditz (10 min, 25% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (10 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof, Schnaittach (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 48-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 1491km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~280 kWh vs ~301 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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