In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 37 minutes, completing the 1566km route in 17h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 30, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 17h 14min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~224 kWh
- Distance: 1566km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
17h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (15 min, 23% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 18% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 37-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1566km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~224 kWh vs ~294 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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