In our Amsterdam to London EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 4 minutes, completing the 533km route in 6h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 6h 40min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 26min
- Energy: ~76 kWh
- Distance: 533km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 44min |
6h 40min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
26min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~96 kWh |
~96 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (11 min, 31% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 24% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 4-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 533km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 26min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~76 kWh vs ~100 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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