In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 12 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 19h 36min. 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 Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 36min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~291 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
19h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 63% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
E.ON Naháč (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 73% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (16 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
SachsenEnergie City Center (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 12-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~291 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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