In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 30 minutes, completing the 1253km route in 13h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 13h 41min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~179 kWh
- Distance: 1253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
14h 11min |
13h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Tours La Longue Vue, Monnaie (14 min, 22% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (18 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (11 min, 18% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 30-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~179 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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