In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 15 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 27h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 19 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 27h 39min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 3h 53min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
27h 54min |
27h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 9min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~427 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 Standard Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
City Outlet Wels-Nord (13 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Franz-Marc-Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
ABB Research (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Drumettaz (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Portes-lès-Valence Ouest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Zunder Avia (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 53min vs 4h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~444 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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