In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 75 minutes, completing the 1491km route in 15h 13min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 13min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1491km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
15h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~267 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 Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (13 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1491km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~239 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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