In our Paris to Warsaw EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 76 minutes, completing the 1598km route in 15h 38min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 38min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1598km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 54min |
15h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~288 kWh |
~285 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Delfood Dépôt (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
NORMA (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Konarzewo (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen MOP Osiecza III (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Niesułków (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rogoziniec (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Lądek (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 76-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1598km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~256 kWh vs ~300 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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