In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX2 eDrive20 beats the Aiways U5 by 29 minutes, completing the 2305km route in 26h 29min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW iX2 eDrive20 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX2 eDrive20
- Total time: 26h 29min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2305km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BMW iX2 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
26h 58min |
26h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 2min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Allego Total Autohof (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Kölliken Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Drumettaz (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Tavel Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BMW iX2 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Franz-Marc-Straße (15 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Hauptpostamt (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
ABB Research (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Drumettaz (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire de Portes-lès-Valence Ouest (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Zunder Avia (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX2 eDrive20 Won
The BMW iX2 eDrive20 achieved a 29-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2305km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 4h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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