In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX1 xDrive30 beats the Aiways U5 by 99 minutes, completing the 3151km route in 38h 42min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 needs only 20 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX1 xDrive30
- Total time: 38h 42min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 20
- Charging time: 5h 43min
- Energy: ~573 kWh
- Distance: 3151km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW iX1 xDrive30 |
| Travel time |
40h 21min |
38h 42min |
| Charging time: |
6h 56min |
5h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~567 kWh |
~568 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 51% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (23 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Tesina Sud (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 17:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 21:
JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 23:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BMW iX1 xDrive30 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (19 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Tesina Sud (15 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (13 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 14:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 16:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 19:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Kaufland (46 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX1 xDrive30 Won
The BMW iX1 xDrive30 achieved a 99-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3151km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 43min vs 6h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~573 kWh vs ~591 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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