In our London to Rome EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 45 minutes, completing the 1767km route in 20h 27min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 20h 27min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
21h 12min |
20h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
10 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (15 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (20 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (13 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 45-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~331 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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