In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 63 minutes, completing the 3151km route in 39h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 14, 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 22 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 39h 18min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 6h 13min
- Energy: ~522 kWh
- Distance: 3151km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
40h 21min |
39h 18min |
| Charging time: |
6h 56min |
6h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
22 |
| Energy used |
~567 kWh |
~568 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 (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (15 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Tesina Sud (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 17:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 21:
JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 22:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 23:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 50% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Río Martín (20 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (13 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (17 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (30 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Tesina Sud (17 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 16:
Petrol (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 18:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 21:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (28 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 22:
Kaufland (41 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 63-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 3151km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 22 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 13min vs 6h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~522 kWh vs ~591 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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