In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 8 minutes, completing the 1099km route in 12h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 12h 29min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~182 kWh
- Distance: 1099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
12h 37min |
12h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (10 min, 35% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's, Neukirchen-Vluyn (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
BP De Beerze, Bladel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe, Hannover (18 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Neukirchen-Vluyn (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze, Bladel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (10 min, 20% → 47%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 8-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1099km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 1h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~182 kWh vs ~206 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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