Which is faster from Helsinki to Bucharest: Aiways U5 or Citroën ë-C4?

The Citroën ë-C4 is faster, arriving 7 minutes sooner with 18 charging stops compared to 17 for the Aiways U5.

How many charging stops does the Citroën ë-C4 need from Helsinki to Bucharest?

The Citroën ë-C4 needs 18 charging stops to complete the 2393km route from Helsinki to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 37h 30m.

What is the total travel time from Helsinki to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Citroën ë-C4 completes the 2393km route in 37h 30m, while the Aiways U5 takes 37h 37m.

EV Duel

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Aiways U5 vs Citroën ë-C4: Helsinki to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 2393km route? <strong>Citroën ë-C4</strong> wins by 7 minutes with 18 charging stops.

In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Citroën ë-C4 beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 2393km route in 37h 30min. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 1,353 less, the Citroën ë-C4 beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes on this route.

The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Citroën ë-C4's 270km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Helsinki

Winner

Citroën ë-C4

Total time: 37h 30min (7 min faster)
Charging stops: 18
Charging time: 6h 0min
Energy: ~408 kWh
Distance: 2393km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Citroën ë-C4
Travel time	37h 37min	37h 30min
Charging time:	5h 45min	6h 0min
Charging stops:	17	18
Energy used	~431 kWh	~433 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (10 min, 11% → 39%)
Stop 2: IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 3: IONITY (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 4: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 5: Norfa XL (29 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 6: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (26 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 7: Kaufland (23 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 8: Hotel & Restauracja Sulbin (16 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 9: Biedronka Główna (24 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 10: Biedronka Witolda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 11: Centrum Handlowe (15 min, 17% → 55%)
Stop 12: OMV Južná trieda (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 13: Ipari Park (31 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 14: D&C (66 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 15: Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 16: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (19 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 17: Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Citroën ë-C4 Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Hesburger (10 min, 23% → 46%)
Stop 2: Neste (11 min, 22% → 48%)
Stop 3: Manufaktūra (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 4: IONITY (13 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 5: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (24 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 6: Hesburger Kantališkiai (20 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 7: Biedronka Sikorskiego (20 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 8: Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 9: Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 10: Biedronka Chopina (19 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 11: Biedronka Witolda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 12: Centrum Handlowe (21 min, 14% → 61%)
Stop 13: OMV Južná trieda (20 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 14: Görbeháza pihenő déli (24 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 15: Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (41 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 16: MOL Ștefan cel Mare (28 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 17: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (25 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 18: Kaufland Gavana (18 min, 10% → 53%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Citroën ë-C4 Won

The Citroën ë-C4 achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2393km route. Key factors:

Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~408 kWh vs ~449 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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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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