In our Köln to Munich EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 1 minutes, completing the 576km route in 5h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 5h 56min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~100 kWh
- Distance: 576km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
5h 57min |
5h 56min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Euro Hotel (15 min, 15% → 53%)
-
Stop 2:
ATU Sigmundstraße (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Euro Hotel (26 min, 11% → 74%)
-
Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 1-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 (~100 kWh vs ~108 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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