In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Atto 3 by 3 minutes, completing the 831km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Atto 3's 336km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 8h 49min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 831km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Atto 3 |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~150 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Munich
BYD Atto 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 20% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Industriestraße (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Sortimo Innovationspark (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over BYD Atto 3 on this 831km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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