In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 24 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 20h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 20h 2min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 53min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1696km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
20h 26min |
20h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 45% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (26 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 44% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (20 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (30 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (16 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 24-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1696km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 53min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~318 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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