Which is faster from Paris to Bucharest: Aiways U5 or Citroën ë-C3?

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 78 minutes sooner with 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the Citroën ë-C3.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U5 need from Paris to Bucharest?

The Aiways U5 needs 18 charging stops to complete the 2302km route from Paris to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 26h 24m.

What is the total travel time from Paris to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 2302km route in 26h 24m, while the Citroën ë-C3 takes 27h 42m.

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Aiways U5 vs Citroën ë-C3: Paris to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 2302km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 78 minutes with 18 charging stops.

In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 78 minutes, completing the 2302km route in 26h 24min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Aiways U5 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Paris

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 26h 24min (78 min faster)
Charging stops: 18
Charging time: 4h 8min
Energy: ~432 kWh
Distance: 2302km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Citroën ë-C3
Travel time	26h 24min	27h 42min
Charging time:	4h 8min	5h 19min
Charging stops:	18	24
Energy used	~414 kWh	~415 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 16% → 45%)
Stop 2: McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 3: Europaallee (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 4: ATU (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 5: BFS Business Fleet Services (15 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 8: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 9: Raiffeisen-Lagerhaus (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 10: Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 11: HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 12: IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 13: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 14: MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 15: Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
Stop 16: OMV (27 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 17: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (20 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 18: Euro Tehno Group (16 min, 10% → 45%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Citroën ë-C3 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 19% → 44%)
Stop 2: IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (12 min, 22% → 52%)
Stop 3: McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 4: McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 5: Dannstadt West (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 6: 24-ARAL Autohof (10 min, 12% → 41%)
Stop 7: Allego Euro Rastpark Crailsheim (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 8: Autohof Schwabach West (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 9: Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 10: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 11: Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 12: JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 14: McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 15: HPC Autohaus Kamper (10 min, 15% → 41%)
Stop 16: Supercharger Győr (19 min, 12% → 57%)
Stop 17: OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 18: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 19: MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (14 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 20: Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 21: OMV (24 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 22: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 23: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (26 min, 20% → 68%)
Stop 24: Petrom Maracineni (24 min, 10% → 55%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 78-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 2302km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 8min vs 5h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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