In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Tang 87kWh by 28 minutes, completing the 1869km route in 24h 55min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 35,407 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Tang 87kWh by 28 minutes on this route.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 24h 55min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 4h 28min
- Energy: ~350 kWh
- Distance: 1869km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Tang 87kWh |
| Travel time |
24h 55min |
25h 23min |
| Charging time: |
4h 28min |
4h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~336 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 (21 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Eni (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
BYD Tang 87kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (19 min, 35% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (74 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (34 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (20 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 28-minute advantage over BYD Tang 87kWh on this 1869km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 28min vs 4h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~350 kWh vs ~508 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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