In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 8 minutes, completing the 1103km route in 12h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 2023's 330km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 12h 41min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 41min |
12h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~199 kWh |
~199 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat, Middelkerke (10 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Total Autohof, Magdeburg (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat, Middelkerke (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Vellern Süd, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd, Lehrte (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark, Wollin (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 8-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 1103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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