In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 70 minutes, completing the 2305km route in 26h 58min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 70 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: 26h 58min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 2min
- Energy: ~432 kWh
- Distance: 2305km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
26h 58min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
4h 2min |
5h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~413 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
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (29 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
HOFER (27 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Kölliken Nord (32 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Backstage Pub (39 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Total Relais La Bayanne (32 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (37 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (34 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (37 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (32 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 70-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 2305km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 2min vs 5h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~432 kWh vs ~528 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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