In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 27 minutes, completing the 1257km route in 14h 13min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 27 minutes on this route.
The Jaguar I-Pace's 384km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 14h 13min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~236 kWh
- Distance: 1257km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
14h 13min |
14h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
2h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 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 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Paris
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 26% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (22 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (22 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (25 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (40 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (28 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 1257km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~236 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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