In our Madrid to Warsaw EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 74 minutes, completing the 2850km route in 30h 20min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 18 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 30h 20min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 56min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2850km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
31h 34min |
30h 20min |
| Charging time: |
5h 2min |
3h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~513 kWh |
~512 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 (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
NORMA (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 20:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
MOP Konarzewo (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Orlen MOP Osiecza III (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Niesułków (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (19 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
NORMA (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Orlen A2 MOP Sosna (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Orlen MOP Osiecza III (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 74-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2850km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 56min vs 5h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~534 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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