In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 32 minutes, completing the 1869km route in 24h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 24h 23min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 4h 4min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 1869km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
24h 55min |
24h 23min |
| Charging time: |
4h 28min |
4h 4min |
| 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 Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (32 min, 19% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (52 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Barje Sever (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Eni (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo (17 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (16 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 32-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 4h 4min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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