In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 75 minutes, completing the 2393km route in 37h 37min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 37h 37min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 5h 45min
- Energy: ~449 kWh
- Distance: 2393km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
37h 37min |
38h 52min |
| Charging time: |
5h 45min |
7h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
28 |
| Energy used |
~431 kWh |
~403 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (29 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (23 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Hotel & Restauracja Sulbin (16 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Główna (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Witolda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Handlowe (15 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Južná trieda (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Ipari Park (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
D&C (66 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Niidu (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Minhauzena Muzejs (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Pasvalio (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl B. Brazdžionio gatvė (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel & Restauracja Sulbin (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Biedronka Główna (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
King Cross Leopolis (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 20:
Tankstelle Ekopal (36 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 21:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (13 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 23:
Auto Mitric (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 24:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 25:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 26:
Rompetrol (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 27:
Scorpion Exim (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 28:
MCM Petrol (24 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 75-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 2393km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 45min vs 7h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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