In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 242 minutes, completing the 3142km route in 40h 16min. The key advantage? 17 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 24 charging stops compared to 41 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 40h 16min (242 min faster)
- Charging stops: 24
- Charging time: 7h 12min
- Energy: ~589 kWh
- Distance: 3142km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
40h 16min |
44h 18min |
| Charging time: |
7h 12min |
9h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
41 |
| Energy used |
~566 kWh |
~611 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (31 min, 23% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (70 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (12 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (12 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Conad (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 22:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (31 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Orăștie Sens Orăștie (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (10 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Tesco Extra (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Kecskemét északi (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tópark (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Tesco (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY PADO Shopping Galerien (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
EnBW HyperHub A94 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Dehner Garten-Center (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 21:
E.ON Lidl & toom (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 22:
dm-drogerie markt (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 23:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 25:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 26:
Rue Monge (12 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Chalon-sur-Saône (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 28:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 29:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 30:
Aire de Chavanon (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 31:
Supercharger Grand Frais (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 32:
Supercharger Super U (28 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 33:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (30 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 34:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 35:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (13 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 36:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 37:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 38:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 39:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 40:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 41:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 20% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 242-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 3142km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 24 stops vs 41 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 7h 12min vs 9h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~589 kWh vs ~781 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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