In our Munich to Düsseldorf EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 6 minutes, completing the 592km route in 6h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 6h 19min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~85 kWh
- Distance: 592km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 25min |
6h 19min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~107 kWh |
~106 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Euro Hotel, Wertheim (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Medenbach Ost, Medenbach (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert, Hümmerich (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Düsseldorf
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Am Kapellenberg, Eibelstadt (18 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Nentershausen Ost, Nentershausen (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Düsseldorf
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 6-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 592km 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 30min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~85 kWh vs ~111 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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