In our Rome to Vienna EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Citroën ë-C4 2023 by 5 minutes, completing the 1093km route in 12h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 2023's 330km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 12h 13min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~205 kWh
- Distance: 1093km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Citroën ë-C4 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 13min |
12h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Citroën ë-C4 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ristorante Goyo (22 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Billa Töschling (12 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Mer Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 2023 on this 1093km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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