In our London to Amsterdam EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 3 minutes, completing the 534km route in 6h 43min. 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 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: 6h 43min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~76 kWh
- Distance: 534km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 46min |
6h 43min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~96 kWh |
~96 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat, Middelkerke (10 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Kalix Berna, Oosterhout (10 min, 11% → 40%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Diksmuidestraat, Middelkerke (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (17 min, 25% → 83%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 3-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 534km 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 27min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~76 kWh vs ~100 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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