In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 16 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 19h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 7, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 38min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
19h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 41% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (14 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 40% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen (13 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (29 min, 11% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Gavana (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~278 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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