In our Bratislava to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 46 minutes, completing the 663km route in 7h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 46 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 7h 11min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~124 kWh
- Distance: 663km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW i3 42kWh |
| Travel time |
7h 11min |
7h 57min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~120 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 19% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
SachsenEnergie City Center (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW i3 42kWh Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Pávov Sever (15 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Naháč (20 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (16 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 46-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 663km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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