In our Munich to Köln EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 555km route in 5h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 8, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 5h 57min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~79 kWh
- Distance: 555km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 4min |
5h 57min |
| Charging time: |
32min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~100 kWh |
~100 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Am Kapellenberg, Eibelstadt (10 min, 21% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße, Kleinostheim (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Nentershausen Ost, Nentershausen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Köln
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Am Kapellenberg, Eibelstadt (15 min, 13% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost, Bad Camberg (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 555km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~79 kWh vs ~104 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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