In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 156 minutes, completing the 1869km route in 22h 19min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 22h 19min (156 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1869km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
24h 55min |
22h 19min |
| Charging time: |
4h 28min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~335 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 Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (38 min, 21% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (15 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti (18 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 156-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1869km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~328 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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