In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 13 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 18h 21min. 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 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: 18h 21min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
18h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (14 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Pfälzer Weinstraße West, Edesheim (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West, Rheinbach (17 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
SBK A65, Kandel (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Ettenheim-West, Kappel-Grafenhausen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1635km 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 23min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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