In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 121 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 23h 56min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 56min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 57min |
23h 56min |
| Charging time: |
4h 3min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~414 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 Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Eupen (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Vellern Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (15 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 121-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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