In our Bratislava to Rome EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 23 minutes, completing the 1140km route in 12h 19min. The key advantage? 2 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 12h 19min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 1140km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
12h 42min |
12h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Pizza Plus (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Ledra Ovest (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Pizza Plus (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Fratta Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 11% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 23-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1140km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~163 kWh vs ~214 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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