In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 52 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 19h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 19h 25min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
19h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 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 (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (26 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (22 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 15% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
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 (23 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (21 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Jardiland (25 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (16 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 52-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~318 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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