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Aiways U5, exterior
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AiwaysNo longer sold new · sold 2022–2023

U5

Was€39,563new, Germany

Used from€12,800estimated, 2022 car

  • SUV
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 5 seats
  • NCM battery

196miles(315 km) real-world range

Efficiency
3.3 mi/kWh
190 Wh/km
1-stop range
194 mi
313 km
Rapid charging
75 kW
average, 10–80%
0–62 mph
7.5 s
0–100 km/h
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Buying one used

Estimated prices by model year in Germany, from its price when new and typical EV depreciation, and the real-world range you can expect today after about 2% battery wear a year. These are estimates, not valuations: mileage, condition and battery health make a big difference.

Model yearEstimated priceRange today (est.)
2023€15,000–€16,600184 miles
2022€12,800–€15,000181 miles

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Summary

The Aiways U5 is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2022 to 2023, when it cost €39,563 in Germany, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.5 seconds, slower than 64% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 196 miles (315 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 21% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 208th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.3 mi/kWh (190 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 60 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 75 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 194 miles (313 km) at motorway speeds.

No heat pump is listed for this version, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand in Germany, a 2022 example is estimated at €12,800–€15,000 and a 2023 one at €15,000–€16,600, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2022 car should still manage about 181 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.

Written by PlainEV from the figures on this page. Range is a real-world estimate, not the official WLTP figure.

Specifications

Range and efficiency

Real-world range
196 miles (315 km) (estimate)
Efficiency
3.3 mi/kWh (190 Wh/km) (estimate)
Range with one 15-min stop
194 miles (313 km)

Charging

Rapid charging (10–80% average)
75 kW
AC charging (home or destination)
11 kW
Charging plug
Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
No

Battery

Usable battery
60 kWh (estimate)
Battery chemistry
NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump
No

Body and performance

Body style
SUV
Size class
C · Medium car
Seats
5
Drive
Front-wheel drive
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
7.5 s
Weight
1,795 kg

Practicality and safety

Boot space
496 litres
Towbar available
No
Towing capacity (braked)
Not approved for towing
Euro NCAP rating
3 stars

Price and availability

UK price when new
Not sold in the UK
Price per km of range (EUR)
€128 (estimate)
Price in Germany
€39,563
Price in the Netherlands
€40,950
Availability
Discontinued (April 2022 - October 2023)
On sale new
April 2022 to October 2023
Model years
2022 to 2023
Status
No longer sold new · sold 2022–2023

About the figures

Specifications, range and efficiency figures were extracted on . Range is a real-world estimate, not the official WLTP figure. UK prices are starting prices including VAT.

The summary above is written by PlainEV from those figures.

Photos

Photos show the model, not always the exact version or year.

Updated October 2026

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