In our Rome to Amsterdam EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 36 minutes, completing the 1638km route in 18h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 18h 4min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1638km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
18h 40min |
18h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~295 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Chilchbühl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
mblty Autohof Bremgarten (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Rasthof Bühl Ost (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Brohltal Ost (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Autohof Güdderath (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Greenpoint De Amert (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (21 min, 11% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Knutwil Nord (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Esso Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Pfälzer Weinstraße Ost (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel (13 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 36-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1638km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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