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

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 64 minutes sooner with 20 charging stops compared to 26 for the Citroën ë-C3.

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

The Aiways U5 needs 20 charging stops to complete the 2495km route from Paris to Helsinki, with a total travel time of 34h 0m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 2495km route in 34h 0m, while the Citroën ë-C3 takes 35h 4m.

EV Duel

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Aiways U5 vs Citroën ë-C3: Paris to Helsinki

Which EV is faster on the 2495km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 64 minutes with 20 charging stops.

In our Paris to Helsinki EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 64 minutes, completing the 2495km route in 34h 0min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 22, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Aiways U5 needs only 20 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 34h 0min (64 min faster)
Charging stops: 20
Charging time: 5h 20min
Energy: ~468 kWh
Distance: 2495km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Citroën ë-C3
Travel time	34h 0min	35h 4min
Charging time:	5h 20min	5h 59min
Charging stops:	20	26
Energy used	~449 kWh	~452 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Le Rœulx Sud (15 min, 20% → 56%)
Stop 2: IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 3: McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 4: Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 5: Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 11% → 38%)
Stop 6: IONITY Lehrter See Süd (12 min, 11% → 44%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 8: NORMA (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 9: Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 10: MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 11: Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 12: Karczma Rzym (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 13: MOP Gajewo Wschód (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 14: Kaufland (90 min, 14% → 90%)
Stop 15: Vilniaus (18 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 16: Girelė (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 17: Neste Lucavsala (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 18: Neste (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 19: Neste Niidu (13 min, 15% → 50%)
Stop 20: Pärnu maantee 137 (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Arrival: Helsinki

Citroën ë-C3 Route

Start: Paris (100% charge)
Stop 1: Lukoil Tertre (10 min, 11% → 40%)
Stop 2: Supercharger ibis Styles (15 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 3: IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 5: REWE Schwerter Straße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 6: Vellern Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 7: Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 8: IONITY Lehrter See Süd (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 9: Marienborn Süd (15 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 10: EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 11: IONITY Am Fichtenplan Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 12: Orlen A2 MOP Sosna (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 13: MOP Rogoziniec (14 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 14: Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (19 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 15: Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 16: MOP Gajewo Wschód (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 17: Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 18: Lidl (52 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 19: Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 20: Circle K (15 min, 25% → 53%)
Stop 21: Girelė (19 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 22: Neste Lucavsala (18 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 23: Neste (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 24: Neste Niidu (10 min, 11% → 38%)
Stop 25: IONITY Circle K (10 min, 13% → 40%)
Stop 26: Circle K Sikupilli (11 min, 15% → 45%)
Arrival: Helsinki

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 64-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 2495km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 20 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 20min vs 5h 59min 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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