In our Brussels to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 10 minutes, completing the 761km route in 7h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 18, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 7h 55min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~109 kWh
- Distance: 761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
8h 5min |
7h 55min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (15 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Schmiedestraße (14 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (19 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Irxleben (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 10-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~109 kWh vs ~143 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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