In our Munich to Rome EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 22 minutes, completing the 903km route in 9h 42min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 17, 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 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 9h 42min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 903km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
10h 4min |
9h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~163 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Werdenfelser Platz, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 72% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (15 min, 47% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Garda Ovest, Cavaion Veronese (23 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 22-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 903km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~129 kWh vs ~169 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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