In our Köln to Munich EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 576km route in 5h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 11, 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 50min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~82 kWh
- Distance: 576km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
5h 57min |
5h 50min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
32min |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Köln (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (22 min, 20% → 92%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 7-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.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 32min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~82 kWh vs ~108 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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