In our Madrid to Bratislava EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 16 minutes, completing the 2370km route in 27h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 27h 37min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 2min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2370km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
27h 53min |
27h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
4h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
18 |
| 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 Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 48% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Pia (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Backstage Pub (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Motel Schlafraum (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (14 min, 12% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2370km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 2min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~444 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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