In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 7 minutes, completing the 832km route in 8h 49min. 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 Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 8h 49min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 832km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
8h 56min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~150 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad, Karlsruhe (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Super U, Bernolsheim (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Gueux, Gueux (16 min, 13% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad, Karlsruhe (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Super U, Bernolsheim (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's, Freyming-Merlebach (28 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord, Billy-le-Grand (20 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 832km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~156 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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