In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 61 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 26h 53min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 15 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 26h 53min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~338 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
27h 54min |
26h 53min |
| Charging time: |
4h 9min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
15 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 29% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Arnulfstraße (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Hexentobel Nord (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Chölfeld (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Drumettaz (12 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Marguerittes Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (22 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 61-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 4h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~338 kWh vs ~444 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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