In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 4 minutes, completing the 882km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 10h 11min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 882km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
10h 15min |
10h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~159 kWh |
~159 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 23% → 48%)
-
Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (13 min, 14% → 49%)
-
Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (11 min, 14% → 44%)
-
Stop 5:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Milan
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 22% → 48%)
-
Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (12 min, 14% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (15 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 4:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (14 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 4-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 882km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~165 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons