In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 62 minutes, completing the 1253km route in 13h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 9min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 11min |
13h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (16 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (10 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~201 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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