In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 50 minutes, completing the 1869km route in 24h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 12, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 24h 5min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1869km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
24h 55min |
24h 5min |
| Charging time: |
4h 28min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~336 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 (21 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Eni (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (17 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Borgo Mascarella (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1869km 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 3h 41min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~310 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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