In our Helsinki to Budapest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 282 minutes, completing the 1763km route in 26h 24min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 29, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 26h 24min (282 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 21min
- Energy: ~331 kWh
- Distance: 1763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
26h 24min |
31h 6min |
| Charging time: |
3h 21min |
7h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~318 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 (19 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Górski (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Xland (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Hostinec pod Jedľou (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (21 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Neste (20 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl B. Brazdžionio gatvė (14 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
ALDI Mikołaja Reja (10 min, 10% → 13%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Daszyńskiego (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
bi1 (170 min, 12% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (17 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Orlen MOP Przeszkoda (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (10 min, 18% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
MOP Orlen Wieszowa Północ (10 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 19:
Biedronka Wiejska (17 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 20:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 22:
NZ Aquario (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 282-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 1763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 21min vs 7h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~331 kWh vs ~438 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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