In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 73 minutes, completing the 3142km route in 39h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 16, 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 22 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 39h 3min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 6h 10min
- Energy: ~520 kWh
- Distance: 3142km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
40h 16min |
39h 3min |
| Charging time: |
7h 12min |
6h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~566 kWh |
~565 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (31 min, 23% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (70 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (12 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (12 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Conad (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 22:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (26 min, 22% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (47 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (17 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (32 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Vila Sana (20 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Zunder Avia (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 73-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3142km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 22 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 10min vs 7h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~520 kWh vs ~589 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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