In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 3 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 12h 53min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 3 minutes on this route.
The Jaguar I-Pace's 384km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 12h 53min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
12h 53min |
12h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (35 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (31 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (19 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 1060km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~199 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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