Electric car comparison

Aiways U6 vs Smart #5

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Aiways U6

Archive
Range
350 km*
Battery
60 kWh
DC charging
75 kW
0–100 km/h
7.0 s

SUV · FWD · 5 seats

B S

Reference model

Smart #5

Current
Range
475 km*
Battery
96 kWh
DC charging
230 kW
0–100 km/h
6.5 s

SUV · RWD · 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.

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A

Aiways U6

68 /100

Smart Score verdict

Smart #5 leads

30-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Smart #5

Leads
98 /100
Score categoryA · U6B · #5
Range 25% weight 74/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 43/100 100/100 Leads
Efficiency 15% weight 100/100 Leads 85/100
Performance 10% weight 93/100 100/100 Leads
Practicality 15% weight 84/100 100/100 Leads
EV capability 10% weight 20/100 100/100 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.

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Specification A Reference model Aiways U6 B Reference model Smart #5
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 350 km 475 km Better
Useable battery 60 kWh 96 kWh
Efficiency 171 Wh/km Better 202 Wh/km
One-stop range 349 km 587 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 22 kW Better
Typical DC charging power 75 kW 230 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 34.0 min 18.0 min Better
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge No Yes Better
Battery preconditioning No Yes Better
Body & practicality
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 472 L 702 L Better
Curb weight 1,790 kg 2,335 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible No Yes Better
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.0 s 6.5 s Better
Drivetrain FWD RWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity Not available 1,600 kg
Towbar approved No Yes Better
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCM
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No Yes Better
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No No
Bidirectional charging No Yes Better
Availability
Current status Archive Current
Available from December 2022 May 2025
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating Not available 5 stars
*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 U6 B Smart #5
Country Germany Not listed From €45,900
Country Netherlands Not listed From €53,440
Country United Kingdom Not listed From £39,800

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.

A

Model family

Aiways U6 trims

1 versions
  • U6

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    60 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
B

Model family

Smart #5 trims

6 versions
  • #5 Premium (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    475 km*
    Battery
    96 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • #5 Pro+ (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    475 km*
    Battery
    96 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • #5 Pulse (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    465 km*
    Battery
    96 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • #5 Brabus (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    460 km*
    Battery
    96 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • #5 Summit Edition (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    460 km*
    Battery
    96 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • #5 Pro (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    370 km*
    Battery
    74.4 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

U6 vs #5 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Aiways U6 or Smart #5?

Aiways U6 has an estimated 350 km of mixed-condition range and Smart #5 has 475 km. That gives Smart #5 a 125 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Aiways U6 or Smart #5?

Aiways U6 is listed at 75 kW typical DC power and Smart #5 at 230 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Aiways U6 or Smart #5?

Smart #5 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 30 points: 68/100 versus 98/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Aiways U6 and Smart #5?

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.

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