In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 78 minutes, completing the 1457km route in 15h 22min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 15h 22min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1457km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
16h 40min |
15h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~261 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 Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Cora (12 min, 11% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 78-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1457km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~256 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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