In our Madrid to Copenhagen EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 89 minutes, completing the 2480km route in 28h 50min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 19 charging stops compared to 25 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 28h 50min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 21min
- Energy: ~465 kWh
- Distance: 2480km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
| Travel time |
28h 50min |
30h 19min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
5h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
25 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~447 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 (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Lütticher Straße Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Münsterland Ost (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
EnBW Autohof (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
McDonald's Europaallee (13 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Selgros Öjendorf (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
bft Willer (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Infoteria Farø (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Intermarché (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger N10 (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Warsemann Automobiles (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Lidl (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Est (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Carrefour Valenciennes (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger ibis Styles (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 18:
Aral Lütticher Straße Süd (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 19:
Münsterland Ost (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
EnBW Autohof (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 21:
Aral Tankstelle Autohof Bockel (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 22:
Selgros Öjendorf (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 24:
Clever Erhvervspark (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 25:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (10 min, 13% → 45%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 89-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 2480km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 25 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 21min vs 5h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~465 kWh vs ~500 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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