In our Madrid to Vienna EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 13 minutes, completing the 2306km route in 26h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 26h 42min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 56min
- Energy: ~400 kWh
- Distance: 2306km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
26h 55min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
4h 6min |
3h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 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 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia (12 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire De Livron (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Backstage Pub (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Innpark (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Ansfelden Süd (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 48% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Pia (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Backstage Pub (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Ansfelden Süd (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 13-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2306km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 56min vs 4h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~400 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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