In our Milan to Paris EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 14 minutes, completing the 849km route in 9h 16min. 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: 9h 16min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~121 kWh
- Distance: 849km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
9h 30min |
9h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (10 min, 26% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (18 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Milan (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (10 min, 19% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (18 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (16 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 14-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 849km 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 1h 0min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~121 kWh vs ~159 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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