In our Helsinki to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 124 minutes, completing the 2538km route in 35h 9min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 20 charging stops compared to 33 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 35h 9min (124 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 21min
- Energy: ~476 kWh
- Distance: 2538km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
35h 9min |
37h 13min |
| Charging time: |
5h 21min |
6h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
33 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~489 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (84 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Chociszewo (12 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
NORMA (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus Weber (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
BP De Beerze (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
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 (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 (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Nowostawy (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Gościniec Zacisze (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Skarboszewo (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
MOP Chociszewo (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 20:
Autohaus König (11 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 23:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 24:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 25:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 26:
Autohaus Weber (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 27:
Fastned Van der Valk Hotel (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 29:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Noord (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 30:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 31:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 32:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 33:
IONITY Channel Gateway (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 124-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 2538km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 33 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 21min vs 6h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~476 kWh vs ~631 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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