In our Munich to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 40 minutes, completing the 588km route in 6h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,007 less, the Aiways U5 beats the BMW i3 42kWh by 40 minutes on this route.
The Aiways U5 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 6h 2min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~110 kWh
- Distance: 588km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW i3 42kWh |
| Travel time |
6h 2min |
6h 42min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~106 kWh |
~106 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (10 min, 29% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Hecht Einrichtungen (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BMW i3 42kWh Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (15 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Frankenwald Ost (27 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (20 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fläming Ost (15 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 40-minute advantage over BMW i3 42kWh on this 588km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 37min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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