In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 105 minutes, completing the 1562km route in 17h 49min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 17h 49min (105 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1562km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
19h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
3h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~284 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%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (11 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (11 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centre commercial Rives d'Arcins (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Ibis Styles (14 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Super U (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Warsemann Automobiles (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Bauer Paris Occasion (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Syrest (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 19:
Carrefour Valenciennes (19 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 105-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 1562km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~293 kWh vs ~388 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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