In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh by 88 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 20h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 26min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 57min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1696km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh |
| Travel time |
20h 26min |
21h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
4h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| 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 75kWh Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aushopping Boulogne Côte d'Opale (19 min, 23% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (47 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (13 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Carburantes (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (16 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 88-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh on this 1696km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 57min vs 4h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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