In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 5 minutes, completing the 1489km route in 16h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 16h 16min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1489km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
16h 21min |
16h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 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 (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Raststätte Kostner (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle Ungererstraße (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Pendlerparkplatz Am Limes (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Frankenwald Ost (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Greenline Tankstelle Oberkaka (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Langenbruck A9 (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Greenline Tankstelle Oberkaka (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 5-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1489km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~279 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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