In our Köln to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 573km route in 5h 44min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 5h 44min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~82 kWh
- Distance: 573km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
5h 51min |
5h 44min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
29min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Süd (10 min, 23% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (15 min, 23% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 573km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~82 kWh vs ~107 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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