In our Amsterdam to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 42 minutes, completing the 1755km route in 19h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 19h 36min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1755km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
20h 18min |
19h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Nazareth Noord (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Léger (10 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Bauer Paris Occasion (20 min, 12% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (22 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
El Cancho Del Aguila (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 42-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1755km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~251 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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