Which is faster from Warsaw to Paris: Aiways U5 or BYD Dolphin Surf Active?

The Aiways U5 is faster, arriving 134 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the BYD Dolphin Surf Active.

How many charging stops does the Aiways U5 need from Warsaw to Paris?

The Aiways U5 needs 12 charging stops to complete the 1595km route from Warsaw to Paris, with a total travel time of 17h 0m.

What is the total travel time from Warsaw to Paris in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Aiways U5 completes the 1595km route in 17h 0m, while the BYD Dolphin Surf Active takes 19h 14m.

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Aiways U5 vs BYD Dolphin Surf Active: Warsaw to Paris

Which EV is faster on the 1595km route? <strong>Aiways U5</strong> wins by 134 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 134 minutes, completing the 1595km route in 17h 0min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Aiways U5 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Paris → Warsaw

Winner

Aiways U5

Total time: 17h 0min (134 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 33min
Energy: ~299 kWh
Distance: 1595km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	BYD Dolphin Surf Active
Travel time	17h 0min	19h 14min
Charging time:	2h 33min	4h 43min
Charging stops:	12	20
Energy used	~287 kWh	~287 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
Stop 1: MOP Chwałszyce (20 min, 15% → 61%)
Stop 2: MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 3: Autohaus König (13 min, 13% → 48%)
Stop 4: EnBW Schnellladepark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 5: Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 6: IONITY Auetal Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 7: Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 8: Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 9: IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 10: Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 11: Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 12: Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Paris

BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route

Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Nowostawy (10 min, 41% → 64%)
Stop 2: MOP Kuny (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 3: MOP Skarboszewo (13 min, 14% → 53%)
Stop 4: MOP Dopiewiec (24 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 5: MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (10 min, 21% → 50%)
Stop 7: Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 8: NORMA (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Total Autohof (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 10: Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 11: HEM Tankstelle Lahe (14 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 12: Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 13: Autohof Rheda-Wiedenbrück (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 14: ALDI Nord Vorhalle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 15: Westfalen Tankstelle Spenrather Weg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 16: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 11% → 50%)
Stop 17: IONITY Bierset (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 18: Total Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 19: Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (25 min, 10% → 75%)
Stop 20: Aire de Ressons Ouest (16 min, 10% → 58%)
Arrival: Paris

Why the Aiways U5 Won

The Aiways U5 achieved a 134-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1595km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 4h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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