In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 15 minutes, completing the 860km route in 9h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 18, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 9h 2min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~123 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
9h 17min |
9h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~154 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 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 15-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~123 kWh vs ~161 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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