In our Budapest to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 46 minutes, completing the 645km route in 6h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 46 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 6h 45min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 645km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW i3 42kWh |
| Travel time |
6h 45min |
7h 31min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~118 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (12 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Franz-Marc-Straße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
BMW i3 42kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 21% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt (13 min, 24% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Sleep-In Motel (13 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (19 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Franz-Marc-Straße (17 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 46-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 645km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 1h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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