In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 103 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 18h 11min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 18h 11min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
18h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
6 |
| 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 Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (12 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (25 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 103-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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