In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 38 minutes, completing the 1878km route in 24h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 24h 22min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 51min
- Energy: ~326 kWh
- Distance: 1878km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
25h 0min |
24h 22min |
| Charging time: |
4h 10min |
3h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~339 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 Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (38 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (28 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1878km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 51min vs 4h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~326 kWh vs ~352 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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