In our Milan to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 80 minutes, completing the 1548km route in 16h 35min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 35min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~248 kWh
- Distance: 1548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 55min |
16h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 80-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1548km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~248 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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