Which is faster from Madrid to Bucharest: Aiways U5 or BMW iX3?

The BMW iX3 is faster, arriving 134 minutes sooner with 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the Aiways U5.

How many charging stops does the BMW iX3 need from Madrid to Bucharest?

The BMW iX3 needs 18 charging stops to complete the 3151km route from Madrid to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 38h 7m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW iX3 completes the 3151km route in 38h 7m, while the Aiways U5 takes 40h 21m.

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Aiways U5 vs BMW iX3: Madrid to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 3151km route? <strong>BMW iX3</strong> wins by 134 minutes with 18 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the Aiways U5 by 134 minutes, completing the 3151km route in 38h 7min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 16, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW iX3 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Madrid

Winner

BMW iX3

Total time: 38h 7min (134 min faster)
Charging stops: 18
Charging time: 5h 2min
Energy: ~639 kWh
Distance: 3151km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	BMW iX3
Travel time	40h 21min	38h 7min
Charging time:	6h 56min	5h 2min
Charging stops:	24	18
Energy used	~567 kWh	~564 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Hostal Torremar (10 min, 51% → 63%)
Stop 2: Calle Gaspar Torrente (23 min, 11% → 63%)
Stop 3: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 4: IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 5: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 6: Aire de Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 7: Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (15 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 9: IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 10: Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 11: IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 23% → 58%)
Stop 12: Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (22 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 13: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 14: Tesina Sud (20 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 15: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 16: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 28%)
Stop 17: Petrol (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 18: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 19: Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 20: OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 21: JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 22: Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 23: Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 24: Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Arrival: Bucharest

BMW iX3 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (13 min, 13% → 56%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 3: IONITY Mas de la Sala (13 min, 18% → 60%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (16 min, 12% → 63%)
Stop 6: Aire de l'Arc (22 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 7: Conioli Sud (14 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Est (21 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 9: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 10: Tesina Sud (14 min, 19% → 51%)
Stop 11: IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 12: Barje Jug (11 min, 13% → 52%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (15 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 14: Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 15: OMV Martinci (10 min, 13% → 47%)
Stop 16: JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 18% → 73%)
Stop 17: Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (33 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 18: Kaufland (49 min, 10% → 67%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the BMW iX3 Won

The BMW iX3 achieved a 134-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3151km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 2min vs 6h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Calculation Assumptions

Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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