In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 19 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 22h 7min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 8min
- Energy: ~320 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
22h 26min |
22h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
3h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 51% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (23 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 50% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (20 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (13 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (17 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (19 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 8min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~320 kWh vs ~362 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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