In our Madrid to Amsterdam EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 44 minutes, completing the 1756km route in 19h 33min. The key advantage? 2 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 19h 33min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1756km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
19h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (17 min, 29% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Est (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Vichtesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Hazeldonk-Oost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 44-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1756km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~251 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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