In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 65 minutes, completing the 1279km route in 19h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Puma Gen-E's 301km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Puma Gen-E needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 19h 2min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 1279km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
20h 7min |
19h 2min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~229 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) (43 min, 12% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (46 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Handlowe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Witolda (21 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (23 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 71% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 12% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (23 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 65-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1279km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 3h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~183 kWh vs ~240 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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