In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 31 minutes, completing the 1457km route in 16h 9min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 24, 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 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 16h 9min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 1457km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
16h 40min |
16h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| 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 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 (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (21 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Cora (19 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 31-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1457km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~208 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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