In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 19 minutes, completing the 1426km route in 15h 55min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,097 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Kia e-Niro 64kWh by 19 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: 15h 55min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1426km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Kia e-Niro 64kWh |
| Travel time |
15h 55min |
16h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 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
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 31% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (29 min, 16% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (26 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (29 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (26 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (26 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 19-minute advantage over Kia e-Niro 64kWh on this 1426km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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