In our Paris to Milan EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 3 minutes, completing the 851km route in 9h 38min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 844 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Soul 2022 by 3 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Soul 2022's 370km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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 |
Kia e-Soul 2022 |
| Travel time |
9h 38min |
9h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| 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
Kia e-Soul 2022 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (17 min, 39% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (13 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (24 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (27 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Kia e-Soul 2022 on this 851km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 1h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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