Archive
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
SUV · FWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAiways U5 vs Tesla Model S
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 590 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- DC charging
- 140 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.2 s
Liftback · AWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Aiways U5
59
/100
Smart Score verdict
Tesla Model S leads
35-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Tesla Model S
94
/100
| Score category | A · U5 | B · Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 53/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 70/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 85/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 43/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 77/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 40/100 Leads |
Compared 12 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Aiways U5 | B Reference model Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 315 km | 590 km Better |
| Useable battery | 60 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency | 190 Wh/km | 161 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 313 km | 667 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 7 kW | 11 kW Better |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 140 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 34.0 min | 29.0 min Better |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | No |
| Battery preconditioning | No | Yes Better |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | Liftback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 432 L | 798 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,795 kg | 2,167 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 3.2 s Better |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 1,600 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | Yes Better |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCA |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Archive | Current |
| Available from | October 2020 | October 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 3 stars | 5 stars Better |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Aiways U5 | B Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | Not listed | From €110,970 |
| Country Netherlands | Not listed | From €110,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | Not listed | Not listed |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Aiways U5 trims
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2022
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
U5
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 315 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
Model family
Tesla Model S trims
-
Model S AWD (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 590 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Plaid (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 565 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Dual Motor
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2025
- Range
- 575 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Plaid
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 560 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Long Range Plus
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Range
- 555 km*
- Battery
- 98 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2020–2021
- Range
- 535 km*
- Battery
- 98 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Long Range
Archive- Model years
- 2019–2020
- Range
- 530 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2019–2020
- Range
- 515 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 100D
Archive- Model years
- 2017–2019
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S P100D
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2019
- Range
- 475 km*
- Battery
- 95 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 90D
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2017
- Range
- 455 km*
- Battery
- 85.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 90D
Archive- Model years
- 2015–2016
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 85.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 85D
Archive- Model years
- 2015–2016
- Range
- 420 km*
- Battery
- 80.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S Standard Range
Archive- Model years
- 2019–2019
- Range
- 420 km*
- Battery
- 72.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S P90D
Archive- Model years
- 2015–2016
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 85.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S P90DL
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2016
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 85.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 85
Archive- Model years
- 2013–2016
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 80.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model S P90DL
Archive- Model years
- 2015–2016
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 85.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S P90D
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2016
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 85.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S P85D
Archive- Model years
- 2014–2016
- Range
- 390 km*
- Battery
- 80.8 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 75D
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2019
- Range
- 380 km*
- Battery
- 72.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 75
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2017
- Range
- 380 km*
- Battery
- 72.5 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model S 70D
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2016
- Range
- 355 km*
- Battery
- 69 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 70D
Archive- Model years
- 2015–2016
- Range
- 350 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 60D
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2017
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 62 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model S 70
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2016
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 69 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model S 60
Archive- Model years
- 2016–2017
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 62 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model S 70
Archive- Model years
- 2015–2016
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 66.5 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
U5 vs Model S — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Aiways U5 or Tesla Model S?
Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and Tesla Model S has 590 km. That gives Tesla Model S a 275 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or Tesla Model S?
Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Tesla Model S at 140 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Aiways U5 or Tesla Model S?
Tesla Model S leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 35 points: 59/100 versus 94/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and Tesla Model S?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.