In our Amsterdam to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 21 minutes, completing the 1755km route in 19h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 57min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~291 kWh
- Distance: 1755km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
20h 18min |
19h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Nazareth Noord (10 min, 29% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (13 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Carburantes (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Nazareth Noord (10 min, 28% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (12 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (16 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1755km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~291 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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