In our Brussels to Milan EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 15 minutes, completing the 882km route in 10h 0min. 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 Puma Gen-E's 301km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Puma Gen-E needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 10h 0min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~126 kWh
- Distance: 882km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
10h 15min |
10h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~159 kWh |
~159 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (11 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Milan
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (12 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 15-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 55min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~126 kWh vs ~165 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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