In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 197 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 25h 57min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 25h 57min (197 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 3min
- Energy: ~434 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
29h 14min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
7h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
28 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~418 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
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 (26 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 18:
Carrefour Valenciennes (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 19:
Total Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 22:
ALDI Nord Vorhalle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 23:
Vellern Süd (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 24:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 25:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 26:
Allego Autohof Lehre (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Irxleben (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 28:
EnBW Schnellladepark (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 197-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 3min vs 7h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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