In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX2 xDrive30 beats the Aiways U5 by 13 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 25h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX2 xDrive30 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX2 xDrive30
- Total time: 25h 44min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 54min
- Energy: ~412 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW iX2 xDrive30 |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
25h 44min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~416 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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW iX2 xDrive30 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger ibis Styles (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (17 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX2 xDrive30 Won
The BMW iX2 xDrive30 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 54min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~412 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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