In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 59 minutes, completing the 2393km route in 37h 37min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 30, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 37h 37min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 5h 45min
- Energy: ~449 kWh
- Distance: 2393km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
37h 37min |
38h 36min |
| Charging time: |
5h 45min |
6h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~431 kWh |
~406 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
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 18% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Rimi Niidu (10 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Würth (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Sikorskiego (11 min, 19% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Orchidea (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Biedronka Pogodna (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (15 min, 26% → 67%)
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Stop 18:
King Cross Leopolis (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Tankstelle Ekopal (53 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 20:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
Maysternya Smaku (12 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 22:
Auto Mitric (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 23:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 24:
Rompetrol (13 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 25:
Scorpion Exim (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 26:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (26 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 59-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 2393km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 45min vs 6h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~449 kWh vs ~595 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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