In our Paris to Munich EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 16 minutes, completing the 831km route in 8h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 20, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 8h 33min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~119 kWh
- Distance: 831km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~150 kWh |
~149 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 (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Munich
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (11 min, 27% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 16-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 831km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~119 kWh vs ~156 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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