In our Rome to Bratislava EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 9 minutes, completing the 1135km route in 12h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 12h 44min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~197 kWh
- Distance: 1135km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
12h 53min |
12h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~204 kWh |
~204 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Park+Drive Wiener Neustadt Ost (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (15 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Mer Ladepark (16 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1135km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~197 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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