In our Berlin to Vienna EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 9 minutes, completing the 625km route in 7h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 7h 26min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~89 kWh
- Distance: 625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
7h 35min |
7h 26min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße, Dresden (10 min, 41% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC, Praha (11 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Mikulášov jih, Herálec (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
KFC, Znojmo (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße, Dresden (10 min, 35% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC, Praha (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Znojemská, Jihlava (14 min, 11% → 66%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 9-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 625km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~89 kWh vs ~117 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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