In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 62 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 19h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 19h 24min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1696km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
20h 26min |
19h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 40% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (18 min, 17% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (22 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (22 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 18% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 62-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1696km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~318 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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