In our Budapest to Munich EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 645km route in 6h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 14, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 6h 38min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~92 kWh
- Distance: 645km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 45min |
6h 38min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (12 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Franz-Marc-Straße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (11 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 645km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~92 kWh vs ~121 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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