In our Milan to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 42 minutes, completing the 1548km route in 17h 13min. The key advantage? 3 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 17h 13min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
17h 55min |
17h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (14 min, 22% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (22 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 42-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1548km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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