In our Paris to Milan EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 3 minutes, completing the 851km route in 9h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 9h 38min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 851km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 38min |
9h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (26 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Milan
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (21 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 851km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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