In our Milan to Vienna EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 5 minutes, completing the 830km route in 9h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 2023's 330km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 18min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 830km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 18min |
9h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vega (18 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Autobahnraststation Marché Wörthersee (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Mer Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 38% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Gonars Sud (18 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer Völkermarkter Straße (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger M-Rast (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Mer Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 830km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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