Which is faster from Madrid to Bucharest: Aiways U5 or BYD Han?

The BYD Han is faster, arriving 78 minutes sooner with 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the Aiways U5.

How many charging stops does the BYD Han need from Madrid to Bucharest?

The BYD Han needs 18 charging stops to complete the 3151km route from Madrid to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 39h 3m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The BYD Han completes the 3151km route in 39h 3m, while the Aiways U5 takes 40h 21m.

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Aiways U5 vs BYD Han: Madrid to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 3151km route? <strong>BYD Han</strong> wins by 78 minutes with 18 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the BYD Han beats the Aiways U5 by 78 minutes, completing the 3151km route in 39h 3min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BYD Han 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

BYD Han

Total time: 39h 3min (78 min faster)
Charging stops: 18
Charging time: 6h 40min
Energy: ~645 kWh
Distance: 3151km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	BYD Han
Travel time	40h 21min	39h 3min
Charging time:	6h 56min	6h 40min
Charging stops:	24	18
Energy used	~567 kWh	~567 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

BYD Han Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 23% → 51%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 3: IONITY Mas de la Sala (22 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (23 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 6: Aire de l'Arc (28 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 7: Conioli Sud (15 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Est (27 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 9: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 10: Tesina Sud (18 min, 11% → 46%)
Stop 11: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 12: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (14 min, 10% → 24%)
Stop 13: Petrol (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 15: OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 16: JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 17: OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (94 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 18: Supercharger Complex Comercial West Park (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the BYD Han Won

The BYD Han achieved a 78-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 6h 40min 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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