In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 27 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 25h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 2023's 330km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 25h 57min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 3min
- Energy: ~434 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
26h 24min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~417 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
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 38% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 12% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (11 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Parking de covoiturage Paris Oise (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Carrefour Valenciennes (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 18:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 19:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 3min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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