In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 15 minutes, completing the 1491km route in 16h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 16h 13min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~247 kWh
- Distance: 1491km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
16h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle, Schleiz (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (15 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle, Schleiz (13 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz, Iffeldorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (16 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1491km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~247 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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