In our Bratislava to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 34 minutes, completing the 1021km route in 11h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 12, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 11h 42min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 1021km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
12h 16min |
11h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~184 kWh |
~183 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 21% → 92%)
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Stop 2:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (26 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 34-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1021km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~191 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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