In our Rome to Amsterdam EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 52 minutes, completing the 1638km route in 18h 40min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 52 minutes on this route.
The Jaguar I-Pace's 384km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 18h 40min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 39min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1638km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
18h 40min |
19h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~295 kWh |
~297 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Chilchbühl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
mblty Autohof Bremgarten (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Rasthof Bühl Ost (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Brohltal Ost (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Autohof Güdderath (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Greenpoint De Amert (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (29 min, 18% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (33 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (32 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (37 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Pfälzer Weinstraße Ost (27 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (27 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Leuther Straße (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Lingehorst (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 1638km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~307 kWh vs ~375 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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