In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 130 minutes, completing the 1426km route in 15h 55min. The key advantage? 7 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 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 15h 55min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1426km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
15h 55min |
18h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
4h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~259 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 (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Villarboit Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Mâcon Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Badia al Pino Est (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Cantagallo Est (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Somaglia Est (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via dell'Industria 8 (17 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
#IoVadoAMetano (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Ceignes Haut-Bugey (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Mâcon Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Beaune-Merceuil (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 130-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1426km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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