Which is faster from Bucharest to Brussels: Aiways U5 or Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD is faster, arriving 131 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 18 for the Aiways U5.

What is the total travel time from Bucharest to Brussels in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD completes the 2170km route in 22h 41m, while the Aiways U5 takes 24h 52m.

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Aiways U5 vs Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD: Bucharest to Brussels

Q: How many charging stops does the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD need from Bucharest to Brussels?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2170km route from Bucharest to Brussels, with a total travel time of 22h 41m.

Which EV is faster on the 2170km route? <strong>Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD</strong> wins by 131 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 131 minutes, completing the 2170km route in 22h 41min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 10 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Brussels → Bucharest

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Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD

Total time: 22h 41min (131 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 1h 55min
Energy: ~381 kWh
Distance: 2170km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Aiways U5	Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
Travel time	24h 52min	22h 41min
Charging time:	3h 49min	1h 55min
Charging stops:	18	10
Energy used	~391 kWh	~390 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Aiways U5 Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 63% → 72%)
Stop 2: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (16 min, 12% → 54%)
Stop 3: OMV (17 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 4: Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (22 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 5: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 6: Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 7: IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 8: Shell Hadikgasse (16 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 9: Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 10: Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 11: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 12: Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 13: Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 14: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 15: Medenbach Ost (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 16: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 17: Frechen Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
Stop 18: Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Arrival: Brussels

Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (13 min, 30% → 67%)
Stop 2: OMV DN69 (11 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 4: IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 5: Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 6: Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 12% → 49%)
Stop 7: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 8: IONITY Haidt Nord (13 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 9: OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 10: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
Arrival: Brussels

Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 131-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2170km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~381 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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