In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 176 minutes, completing the 1930km route in 22h 22min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 22h 22min (176 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 1930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
22h 22min |
25h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
6h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~350 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Versilia Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (17 min, 20% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Arno Est (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Magra Est (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Piazza di Porta Testa (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (11 min, 19% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 18:
Optimotor 4x4 (33 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 19:
Hotel Restaurante Pepa (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Zunder Avia (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (14 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 176-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 6h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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