In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 71 minutes, completing the 2823km route in 36h 34min. The key advantage? 2 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 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 36h 34min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 5h 22min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 2823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
36h 34min |
37h 45min |
| Charging time: |
5h 22min |
6h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
25 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~509 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
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 23% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Greenway Atrium Reduta (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Hotel Górski (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Uniwar P1 (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Signalbau (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Porsche Donaustadt (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Electra Pizza Plus (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Eni (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 23:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 24:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 25:
Giove Ovest (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 71-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 2823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 22min vs 6h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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