In our Madrid to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 154 minutes, completing the 1756km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 17min (154 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 59min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1756km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
22h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
5h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~318 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (10 min, 17% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Carburantes (13 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger N10 (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Poitiers Chincé (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Warsemann Automobiles (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ressons Est (16 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Wancourt Est (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's Route de Roncq (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
Fastned Brecht Oost (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 22:
Shell Recharge Blommendaal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 154-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1756km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 59min vs 5h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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