In our Bratislava to London EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 30 minutes, completing the 1542km route in 17h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 17h 5min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1542km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
17h 35min |
17h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~278 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Raststation Aistersheim (10 min, 11% → 39%)
-
Stop 2:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (15 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 5:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 6:
Medenbach Ost (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 29% → 69%)
-
Stop 2:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (11 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 3:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 7:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 30-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1542km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~220 kWh vs ~289 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons