In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 230 minutes, completing the 2823km route in 36h 34min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 23 charging stops compared to 37 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 36h 34min (230 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 5h 22min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 2823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
36h 34min |
40h 24min |
| Charging time: |
5h 22min |
8h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
37 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~510 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 (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Uniwar P1 (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Signalbau (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Tankstelle Sterngasse (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Turmstrom (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Electra Pizza Plus (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Ledra Ovest (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 22:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
LKW Parkplatz (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Factory Annopol (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Orlen Kowiesy (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (13 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Shell (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
OMV (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Signalbau (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 21:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Shell (13 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 23:
Porsche Donaustadt (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 24:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 25:
OMV Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 26:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 27:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 28:
Electra Pizza Plus (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 29:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 30:
Gonars Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 31:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 32:
IONITY Eni (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 33:
Cantagallo Ovest (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 34:
Ristorante Goyo (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 35:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 36:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 37:
Flaminia Ovest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 230-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 2823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 37 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 22min vs 8h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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