In our Munich to Budapest EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 9 minutes, completing the 646km route in 6h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 13, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 6h 39min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~92 kWh
- Distance: 646km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 48min |
6h 39min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle, St. Valentin (10 min, 21% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Raststation Sankt Pölten, Gerersdorf (10 min, 19% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Autohaus Kamper, Neusiedl am See (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna, Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle, St. Valentin (12 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai, Wien (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr, Ikrény (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 9-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 646km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~92 kWh vs ~121 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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