In our Rome to Copenhagen EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 43 minutes, completing the 1888km route in 22h 8min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 22h 8min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1888km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
22h 51min |
22h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~340 kWh |
~339 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 (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Raststätte Kostner (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle Ungererstraße (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Pendlerparkplatz Am Limes (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Hecht Einrichtungen (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K Autohof Groß Kreutz (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Væggerløsevej (17 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
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 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Langenbruck A9 (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Autohof (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
hagebaumarkt (18 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Copenhagen
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 43-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1888km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~354 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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