In our Paris to Bratislava EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 24 minutes, completing the 1306km route in 13h 32min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 13h 32min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~187 kWh
- Distance: 1306km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
13h 56min |
13h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 16% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Mitfahrerparkplatz PRE-Park (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Bonfelder Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (16 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (15 min, 27% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Rieger (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 24-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1306km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~187 kWh vs ~245 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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