In our Tallinn to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 40 minutes, completing the 2186km route in 35h 7min. The key advantage? 12 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 35h 7min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 5h 30min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2186km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
| Travel time |
35h 7min |
35h 47min |
| Charging time: |
5h 30min |
6h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~393 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 38% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Rimi Raiņa iela (46 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Svyturys (18 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Techasas (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Przyjmy (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Higasa Park (46 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
King Cross Leopolis (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 10:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Auto Mitric (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Scorpion Exim (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 27% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (17 min, 15% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Pasvalio (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl B. Brazdžionio gatvė (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel & Restauracja Sulbin (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Biedronka Główna (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 17:
King Cross Leopolis (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 18:
Tankstelle Ekopal (36 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 19:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Maysternya Smaku (15 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Auto Mitric (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 22:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 23:
Centrul Logistic Penny Market (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 24:
Rompetrol (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 25:
Scorpion Exim (13 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 26:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (27 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 40-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 2186km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 30min vs 6h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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