In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 70 minutes, completing the 1485km route in 14h 30min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 14h 30min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
15h 40min |
14h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 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:
Europaallee (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
ATU (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
BFS Business Fleet Services (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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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 (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (11 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Göttlesbrunn (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 70-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1485km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~278 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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