In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the BMW iX2 eDrive20 beats the Aiways U5 by 32 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 21h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX2 eDrive20 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX2 eDrive20
- Total time: 21h 54min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 56min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW iX2 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
22h 26min |
21h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
2h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 51% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (23 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
BMW iX2 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (19 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bages, Bages (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (17 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (18 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW iX2 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX2 eDrive20 achieved a 32-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 56min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~362 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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