In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 25 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 25h 32min. 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 25h 32min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
25h 32min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~416 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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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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 (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (12 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (16 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~383 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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