In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Atto 3 by 6 minutes, completing the 1595km route in 17h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Atto 3's 336km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Aiways U5 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 17h 0min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1595km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
BYD Atto 3 |
| Travel time |
17h 0min |
17h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
2h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~287 kWh |
~287 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (20 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (13 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Auetal Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Atto 3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (17 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Remscheid West (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 6-minute advantage over BYD Atto 3 on this 1595km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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