In our Berlin to Amsterdam EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 8 minutes, completing the 661km route in 6h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 6h 56min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~94 kWh
- Distance: 661km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
7h 4min |
6h 56min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
KFC, Isernhagen (13 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Grönegau Nord, Melle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Bad Bentheim (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned de Hucht, Ugchelen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (14 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Allego Westfalen Tankstelle, Bissendorf (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Recharge Verzorgingsplaats Struik, Holten (11 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 8-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 661km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~94 kWh vs ~124 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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