Which is faster from Madrid to London: Aiways U5 or BYD Dolphin Surf Active?

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 160 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 19 for the BYD Dolphin Surf Active.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U5 need from Madrid to London?

The Aiways U5 needs 11 charging stops to complete the 1697km route from Madrid to London, with a total travel time of 20h 17m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 1697km route in 20h 17m, while the BYD Dolphin Surf Active takes 22h 57m.

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Aiways U5 vs BYD Dolphin Surf Active: Madrid to London

Which EV is faster on the 1697km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 160 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 160 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Aiways U5 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 20h 17min (160 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 3h 4min
Energy: ~318 kWh
Distance: 1697km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	BYD Dolphin Surf Active
Travel time	20h 17min	22h 57min
Charging time:	3h 4min	5h 25min
Charging stops:	11	19
Energy used	~305 kWh	~306 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 12% → 56%)
Stop 2: Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 3: Supercharger McDonald's (26 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 4: Aire de Saugon Est (17 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (15 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 6: Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Jardiland (26 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 8: Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 9: Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (22 min, 17% → 64%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Eurotunnel (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 11: IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 15% → 43%)
Arrival: London

BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (10 min, 17% → 47%)
Stop 2: Supercharger Carburantes (13 min, 13% → 52%)
Stop 3: IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 4: Bar Restaurante Lermanda (14 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 6: Lidl (14 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 7: Supercharger McDonald's (20 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 8: Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (17 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 9: Aire de Saugon Est (35 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 10: Aire du Poitou-Charentes Sud (33 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 11: Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 12: IONITY Aire de Longué-les-Cossonnières (13 min, 32% → 65%)
Stop 13: Jardiland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 14: Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (31 min, 12% → 84%)
Stop 15: Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 16: Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (28 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 17: Aire des Falaises de Widehem Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 18: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 19: IONITY Channel Gateway (21 min, 10% → 68%)
Arrival: London

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 160-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1697km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 5h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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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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