In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 15 minutes, completing the 1103km route in 12h 26min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 12h 26min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 1103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
12h 41min |
12h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~199 kWh |
~198 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 Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Total Autohof, Magdeburg (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan, Gistel (17 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (19 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben, Hohe Börde (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 15-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~158 kWh vs ~207 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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