In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 83 minutes, completing the 1562km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 16h 26min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~274 kWh
- Distance: 1562km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~280 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 Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (11 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (15 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (21 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 83-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1562km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~274 kWh vs ~293 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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