In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 17 minutes, completing the 1562km route in 17h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 17h 32min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1562km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
17h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~281 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%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (12 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1562km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~259 kWh vs ~293 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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