Which is faster from Brussels to Bucharest: Aiways U5 or Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD is faster, arriving 131 minutes sooner with 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the Aiways U5.

What is the total travel time from Brussels to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD completes the 2171km route in 22h 52m, while the Aiways U5 takes 25h 3m.

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Aiways U5 vs Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD: Brussels to Bucharest

Q: How many charging stops does the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD need from Brussels to Bucharest?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs 9 charging stops to complete the 2171km route from Brussels to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 22h 52m.

Which EV is faster on the 2171km route? <strong>Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD</strong> wins by 131 minutes with 9 charging stops.

In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 131 minutes, completing the 2171km route in 22h 52min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Brussels

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Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD

Total time: 22h 52min (131 min faster)
Charging stops: 9
Charging time: 2h 2min
Energy: ~381 kWh
Distance: 2171km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
Travel time	25h 3min	22h 52min
Charging time:	3h 51min	2h 2min
Charging stops:	17	9
Energy used	~391 kWh	~391 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Brussels (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 13% → 40%)
Stop 2: Medenbach West (13 min, 11% → 46%)
Stop 3: Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 4: Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 5: EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 6: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 7: Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 8: JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 9: Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 10: HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 11: IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 12: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (25 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 13: MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 14: Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
Stop 15: OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 16: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (30 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 17: Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route

Start: Brussels (100% charge)
Stop 1: Medenbach West (10 min, 16% → 50%)
Stop 2: Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 15% → 50%)
Stop 3: EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 13% → 50%)
Stop 4: Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Weierbachweg (12 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 6: IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 8: OMV DN69 (18 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 9: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (25 min, 10% → 80%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 131-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2171km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~381 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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