In our Munich to Paris EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 20 minutes, completing the 832km route in 8h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 19, 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 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 8h 36min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~119 kWh
- Distance: 832km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
8h 56min |
8h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~148 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pforzheim Nord, Niefern-Öschelbronn (14 min, 13% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Keskastel Est, Keskastel (19 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin, Valmy (21 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 20-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 832km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~119 kWh vs ~156 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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