In our Copenhagen to Paris EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 9 minutes, completing the 1223km route in 14h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 14h 5min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~203 kWh
- Distance: 1223km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
14h 14min |
14h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~220 kWh |
~219 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Trave, Reinfeld (11 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
REWE, Sittensen (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof, Holdorf (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Münsterland West, Münster (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
HPC Lippestraße, Düsseldorf (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger ibis Styles, Namur (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Trave, Reinfeld (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
REWE, Sittensen (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Autohof Vechta, Bakum (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
P+R Beisenbusch, Nottuln (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße, Düsseldorf (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Ouest, Antheuil-Portes (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1223km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~203 kWh vs ~229 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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