In our Copenhagen to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 69 minutes, completing the 2478km route in 27h 43min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 14 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 27h 43min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 28min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 2478km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
28h 52min |
27h 43min |
| Charging time: |
4h 20min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~444 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Trave (11 min, 11% → 42%)
-
Stop 2:
REWE (17 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 4:
Münsterland West (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 5:
HPC Lippestraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 7:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Pierre Semard (12 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY McDonald's (21 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 12:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (18 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 13:
Fastned Aire des Groies (18 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 14:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 15:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 17:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
-
Stop 18:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 19:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Rewe (10 min, 25% → 62%)
-
Stop 2:
Hollenstedt (19 min, 10% → 79%)
-
Stop 3:
Tecklenburger Land West (15 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 4:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (17 min, 10% → 72%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (15 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (20 min, 10% → 81%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 90%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 11:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (22 min, 10% → 85%)
-
Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 18% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 69-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2478km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 28min vs 4h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~465 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons