In our Madrid to Amsterdam EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 21 minutes, completing the 1756km route in 19h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 56min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~291 kWh
- Distance: 1756km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
19h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (16 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Wancourt Est (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1756km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~291 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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