In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 125 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 16h 0min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 16h 0min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~268 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
18h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~259 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 (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Rho Sud, Rho (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parc Logistique Sud Île de France, Savigny-sur-Clairis (15 min, 33% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (14 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Decathlon Mountain Store, Passy (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
#IoVadoAMetano, Santhià (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 125-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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