In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 135 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 20h 26min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 26min (135 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 57min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1696km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
20h 26min |
22h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
4h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 45% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (26 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 44% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (11 min, 27% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (35 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Ouest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (32 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (32 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (13 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
El Cancho Del Aguila (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 135-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 1696km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 57min vs 4h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~422 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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