In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 55 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 18h 59min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 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 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 18h 59min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
19h 54min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (16 min, 35% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 92%)
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Stop 6:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (26 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 55-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~240 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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