In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Tang 87kWh by 26 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 25h 3min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 35,407 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Tang 87kWh by 26 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 25h 3min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 51min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Tang 87kWh |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
25h 29min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
4h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach West (13 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BYD Tang 87kWh Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (11 min, 13% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach West (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Euro Hotel (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
Billa Franzosengraben (20 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (26 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (33 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (33 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland Gavana (17 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 26-minute advantage over BYD Tang 87kWh on this 2171km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 51min vs 4h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~590 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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