In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 3 minutes, completing the 761km route in 8h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 2023's 330km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 5min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~143 kWh
- Distance: 761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 5min |
8h 8min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (15 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (16 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 761km 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 56min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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