In our Munich to Hamburg EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 734km route in 8h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 8h 13min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~105 kWh
- Distance: 734km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
8h 20min |
8h 13min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~132 kWh |
~132 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastanlage Coburger Forst Ost, Ebersdorf bei Coburg (12 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
LGL Leichtmetallgießerei, Bad Langensalza (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Harz Ost, Seesen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost, Walsrode (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Esso Rasthof, Breitengüßbach (12 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
LGL Leichtmetallgießerei, Bad Langensalza (18 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Hannover-Wülferode Ost, Hannover (14 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 734km 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 44min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~105 kWh vs ~138 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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