In our Milan to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 13 minutes, completing the 879km route in 10h 2min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 10h 2min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~126 kWh
- Distance: 879km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
10h 15min |
10h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~158 kWh |
~158 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Coop Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (11 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Cora (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Q8 (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Chilchbühl (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Keskastel Est (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Cora (19 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 13-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 879km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~126 kWh vs ~165 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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