In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 145 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 20h 17min (145 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
22h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
4h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~308 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 (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (22 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 15% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Milagros Rio Riaza (10 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (11 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (11 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centre commercial Rives d'Arcins (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saugon Est (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (10 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (35 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 13:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Longué-les-Cossonnières (10 min, 37% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
Jardiland (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (32 min, 19% → 81%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (11 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Channel Gateway (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 145-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 4h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~422 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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