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 Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 250 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- DC charging
- 75 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
SPV · RWD · 9 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
82
/100
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2
82
/100
| Score category | A · U5 | B · e-Transporter Kombi L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 79/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 97/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 75/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 50/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 0/100 | 20/100 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 Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 315 km Better | 250 km |
| Useable battery | 60 kWh | 63.8 kWh |
| Efficiency | 190 Wh/km Better | 255 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 313 km Better | 250 km |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 7 kW | 11 kW Better |
| Typical DC charging power | 75 kW | 75 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 34.0 min Better | 36.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | No | No |
| Battery preconditioning | No | No |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | SPV |
| Seats | 5 | 9 Better |
| Cargo volume | 432 L | 1,000 L Better |
| Curb weight | 1,795 kg | 2,348 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 | 7.4 s Better |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | Not available | 2,000 kg |
| Towbar approved | No | Yes Better |
| Heat pump | No | Yes Better |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| 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 | March 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 3 stars | Not available |
*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 Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | Not listed | From €63,725 |
| Country Netherlands | Not listed | From €62,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | Not listed | From £54,424 |
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
Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2 trims
-
e-Transporter Kombi L2 210 kW 64 kWh
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 250 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
e-Transporter Kombi L2 100 kW 64 kWh
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 250 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
e-Transporter Kombi L2 160 kW 64 kWh
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 250 km*
- Battery
- 63.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
U5 vs e-Transporter Kombi L2 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Aiways U5 or Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2?
Aiways U5 has an estimated 315 km of mixed-condition range and Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2 has 250 km. That gives Aiways U5 a 65 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Aiways U5 or Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2?
Aiways U5 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2 at 75 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Aiways U5 or Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2?
Aiways U5 and Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2 are effectively tied at 82/100 and 82/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U5 and Volkswagen e-Transporter Kombi L2?
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.