In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 20 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 10h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 26, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 10h 57min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
11h 17min |
10h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (18 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (14 min, 31% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (19 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 20-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1060km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~151 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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