In our Hamburg to Munich EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 9 minutes, completing the 732km route in 8h 16min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 8h 16min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~105 kWh
- Distance: 732km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
8h 25min |
8h 16min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~132 kWh |
~132 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Hamburg (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 25% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Herkules E-Center (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Rastanlage Coburger Forst West (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Weißer Graben West (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Munich
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Hamburg (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (17 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Weißer Graben West (17 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 9-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 732km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~105 kWh vs ~137 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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