In our Amsterdam to Hamburg EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 4 minutes, completing the 440km route in 5h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Puma Gen-E's 301km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Puma Gen-E needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 5h 6min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 17min
- Energy: ~63 kWh
- Distance: 440km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
5h 10min |
5h 6min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
17min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~79 kWh |
~79 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Telekom Emsteker Straße (10 min, 18% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
KFC (10 min, 11% → 38%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Telekom Emsteker Straße (17 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 4-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 440km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 17min vs 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~63 kWh vs ~83 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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