In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 13 minutes, completing the 861km route in 9h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 21, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 9h 2min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~123 kWh
- Distance: 861km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
9h 15min |
9h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
E.ON Naháč (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 28% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 13-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 861km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~123 kWh vs ~161 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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