In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 25 minutes, completing the 1930km route in 22h 22min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 25 minutes on this route.
The Kia e-Niro 64kWh's 364km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 22h 22min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 1930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
22h 22min |
22h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
3h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 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
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 31% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Magra Est (12 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (21 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (22 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (33 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (19 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (14 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (32 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (25 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (29 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 25-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 1930km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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