In our Vienna to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 20 minutes, completing the 1243km route in 13h 14min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 41,307 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Jaguar I-Pace by 20 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: 13h 14min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~233 kWh
- Distance: 1243km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Jaguar I-Pace |
| Travel time |
13h 14min |
13h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~224 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Donautal Ost (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
ATU (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (16 min, 13% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Jaguar I-Pace Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Donautal Ost (27 min, 24% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Rieger (25 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (34 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (34 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (27 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Jaguar I-Pace on this 1243km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~233 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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