Aiways U5 2022

Starting price: €35,993

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Aiways U5 2022 looks like a FWD electric SUV for family use, daily driving and the occasional longer route. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 311 km and the 236 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 12 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 32 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 496-1619 L cargo and 8 years / 150,000 km battery warranty. The main caveat is that real-world planning should use the BEVDB mixed estimate rather than the top WLTP figure. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatReal-world planning should use the BEVDB mixed estimate rather than the top WLTP figure.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
384-410 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
311 km
Cold highway estimate
236 km
Mixed vs top official
-99 km / -24%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 12 min
Fast charging
10-80% 32 min (est.)
10-80% range added
219 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
496-1619 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 150,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather397 km
City - Cold Weather241 km
Highway - Mild Weather306 km
Highway - Cold Weather236 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity63 kWh
Usable Capacity60 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage150000 km
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 12 min
Charge Speed (mild)60 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)40 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power (max)92 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)78 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)32 min
Charge Speed (mild)450 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)320 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 10m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW29h 40m12 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW18h 25m19 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW9h 15m38 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW6h 10m56 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW6h 10m56 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~32 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.50 min288 km/h
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector78 kW avg.32 min449 km/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration7.5 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power150 kW (204 PS)
Total Torque310 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)17 kWh/100 km
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)311 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)19.2 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

NEDC Real Range

Range503 km
Rated Consumption13.8 kWh/100 km
Vehicle Consumption11.9 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range410 km
Rated Consumption16.6 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range384 km
Rated Consumption17.4 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating3/5
Adult Occupant73%
Child Occupant70%
Rating Year2019
Vulnerable Road Users45%
Safety Assist55%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4680 mm
Width1865 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1700 mm
Wheelbase2800 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1795 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2135 kg
Max. Payload415 kg
Cargo Volume496 L
Cargo Volume Max1619 L
Cargo Volume Frunk0 L
Roof Load75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight BrakedNo Data
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€35,993
Seats5 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpNo
HP Standard Equipment-

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.