Which is faster from Budapest to Madrid: Aiways U5 or Aiways U6?

The Aiways U6 is faster, arriving 7 minutes sooner.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U6 need from Budapest to Madrid?

The Aiways U6 needs 19 charging stops to complete the 2478km route from Budapest to Madrid, with a total travel time of 28h 30m.

What is the total travel time from Budapest to Madrid in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U6 completes the 2478km route in 28h 30m, while the Aiways U5 takes 28h 37m.

EV Duel

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Aiways U5 vs Aiways U6: Budapest to Madrid

Which EV is faster on the 2478km route? <strong>Aiways U6</strong> wins by 7 minutes with 19 charging stops.

In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U6 beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 2478km route in 28h 30min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Madrid → Budapest

Winner

Aiways U6

Total time: 28h 30min (7 min faster)
Charging stops: 19
Charging time: 4h 26min
Energy: ~465 kWh
Distance: 2478km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Aiways U6
Travel time	28h 37min	28h 30min
Charging time:	4h 30min	4h 26min
Charging stops:	19	19
Energy used	~446 kWh	~446 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: MOL Pince-Sever (10 min, 20% → 46%)
Stop 2: Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 3: Porsche Center Ljubljana (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: IONITY Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 5: Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 6: Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 7: Conad (18 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 9: Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 10: Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 11: Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 12: Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 13: Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 14: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 15: IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 16: IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 17: Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 18: Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 19: Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Madrid

Aiways U6 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Petrol Murska Sobota sever (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 2: Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 12% → 41%)
Stop 3: Porsche Center Ljubljana (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: IONITY Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 5: Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 6: Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 7: Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 17% → 53%)
Stop 9: Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 10: Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 11: Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 12: Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 13: Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 14: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 15: IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 16: IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 17: Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 18: Zunder Avia (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 19: Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Madrid

Why the Aiways U6 Won

The Aiways U6 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2478km route. Key factors:

Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 26min vs 4h 30min 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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Yes! EV Duel lets you race up to 4 electric vehicles simultaneously on any route. Watch them compete in real-time and see which one arrives first with the fewest charging stops.

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