In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 15 minutes, completing the 2170km route in 24h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 30, 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 24h 37min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~376 kWh
- Distance: 2170km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
24h 52min |
24h 37min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
3h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 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 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Hadikgasse (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Medenbach Ost (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 17:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Hadikgasse (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (13 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
OBI Markt (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Königsforst Ost (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2170km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 38min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~376 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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