In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 14 minutes, completing the 1457km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 16h 26min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~241 kWh
- Distance: 1457km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
16h 40min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 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 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Cora (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Q8 (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 21% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Q8 (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 14-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1457km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~241 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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