In our Madrid to Bratislava EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 26 minutes, completing the 2370km route in 27h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 27h 27min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 53min
- Energy: ~392 kWh
- Distance: 2370km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
27h 53min |
27h 27min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
3h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 51% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (23 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia (12 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire De Livron (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Backstage Pub (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 19:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (16 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (31 min, 16% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (23 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
JET Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (14 min, 12% → 53%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 26-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2370km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 53min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~392 kWh vs ~444 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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