In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 85 minutes, completing the 1566km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 16h 26min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1566km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~282 kWh |
~281 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (15 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bauer Paris Occasion (12 min, 37% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 85-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1566km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~275 kWh vs ~294 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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