In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 41 minutes, completing the 1562km route in 17h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Puma Gen-E's 301km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Puma Gen-E needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 17h 8min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1562km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
17h 8min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
1h 58min |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (17 min, 29% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 41-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 1h 58min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~293 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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