In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 6 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 11h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 11h 17min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 17min |
11h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (14 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 1060km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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