Which is faster from Bucharest to Berlin: Aiways U5 or BMW i3 42kWh?

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 142 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the BMW i3 42kWh.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U5 need from Bucharest to Berlin?

The Aiways U5 needs 13 charging stops to complete the 1681km route from Bucharest to Berlin, with a total travel time of 19h 48m.

What is the total travel time from Bucharest to Berlin in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 1681km route in 19h 48m, while the BMW i3 42kWh takes 22h 10m.

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Aiways U5 vs BMW i3 42kWh: Bucharest to Berlin

Which EV is faster on the 1681km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 142 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 142 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 19h 48min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 142 minutes on this route.

The Aiways U5 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Berlin → Bucharest

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 19h 48min (142 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 2h 56min
Energy: ~315 kWh
Distance: 1681km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	BMW i3 42kWh
Travel time	19h 48min	22h 10min
Charging time:	2h 56min	5h 12min
Charging stops:	13	17
Energy used	~303 kWh	~303 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 63% → 72%)
Stop 2: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 54%)
Stop 3: OMV (17 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 4: Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (22 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 5: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 6: Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 7: IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 8: Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 9: OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 10: E.ON Naháč (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 11: Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 12: Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 13: Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Berlin

BMW i3 42kWh Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Petrom Maracineni (12 min, 52% → 71%)
Stop 2: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (10 min, 10% → 29%)
Stop 3: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (30 min, 11% → 67%)
Stop 4: OMV (15 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 5: Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (12 min, 10% → 34%)
Stop 6: Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (39 min, 10% → 75%)
Stop 7: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 8: Páty Nord (22 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 9: IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 10: ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (20 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 11: MOL Zeleňák - Brno (14 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 12: OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 13: IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 14: Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (20 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 15: Varvažov jih (11 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 16: Esso Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 17: Rasthof Berstetal (16 min, 10% → 42%)
Arrival: Berlin

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 142-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 1681km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 56min vs 5h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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