In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 119 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 25h 55min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 25h 55min (119 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~380 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 54min |
25h 55min |
| Charging time: |
4h 9min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~425 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Franz-Marc-Straße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Allego Total Autohof (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Kölliken Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Drumettaz (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Aire de Portes-lès-Valence Ouest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Birrhard (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 119-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 4h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~380 kWh vs ~444 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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