In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 34 minutes, completing the 1635km route in 18h 0min. 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: 18h 0min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1635km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
18h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Weilerswist (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Waldlaubersheim, Waldlaubersheim (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
SBK A65, Kandel (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (17 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 34-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1635km 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 3min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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