In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 29 minutes, completing the 1257km route in 13h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 13h 44min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 1257km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
14h 13min |
13h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 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 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (24 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (16 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 29-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1257km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~180 kWh vs ~236 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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