Aiways U5 vs Smart #1
The Smart #1 leads on 10–80% charge. The Aiways U5 leads on cargo space.
Crossover
Aiways U5 Prime (MY2022)
No US price yet
40/100#209 of 281 · Everyday
Crossover
Pro+
1 of 7 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 4, 2026 · uk.smart.com
42/100#202 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Aiways U5Aiways U5Smart #1Smart #1
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 12%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+60 kW· 67%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.2 cu ft· 38%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+13 mph· 13%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Aiways U5 | Smart #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | version: Premium | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Aiways U5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Aiways U5Smart #1
Range
4953Charging
1726Performance
4964Practicality
6343
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Aiways U5
- 249 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Smart #1
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Smart #1Smart #1
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Smart #1
- Aiways U5
- Smart #1
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Smart #1
- Aiways U5
- Smart #1
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 60 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Aiways U5
- 7.8 scontested: sources disagree
- Smart #1
- 6.7 s
Where next
Compare with others
Aiways U5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 33 sources
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