In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD beats the Aiways U5 by 145 minutes, completing the 1878km route in 22h 35min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD
- Total time: 22h 35min (145 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~330 kWh
- Distance: 1878km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD |
| Travel time |
25h 0min |
22h 35min |
| Charging time: |
4h 10min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~334 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 (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Martinci (29 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (74 min, 10% → 89%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range AWD achieved a 145-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1878km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 4h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~330 kWh vs ~352 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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