In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 22 minutes, completing the 1099km route in 12h 15min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 12h 15min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 1099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
12h 37min |
12h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~197 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (10 min, 37% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (14 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße, Gelsenkirchen (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze, Bladel (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (16 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 22-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1099km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 1h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~157 kWh vs ~206 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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