In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 46 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 16h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 16h 0min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~268 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
16h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 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
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (10 min, 24% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 46-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~268 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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