In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 34 minutes, completing the 1491km route in 15h 54min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 26, 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 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 15h 54min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 1491km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
16h 28min |
15h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (13 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (21 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 34-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1491km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~213 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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