In our London to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 18 minutes, completing the 1767km route in 20h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 20h 54min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
21h 12min |
20h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~318 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl, Noeux-les-Mines (18 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Schnellladesäule, Ligny-en-Barrois (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (19 min, 26% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~293 kWh vs ~331 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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