In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 41 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 15h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 15h 19min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~204 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
15h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Rho Sud, Rho (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (18 min, 24% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (17 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 41-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~204 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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