In our Köln to Munich EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 3 minutes, completing the 576km route in 5h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 18, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 5h 54min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~95 kWh
- Distance: 576km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
5h 57min |
5h 54min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Hotel (15 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
ATU Sigmundstraße (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Hotel (24 min, 14% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 576km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~95 kWh vs ~108 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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