In our Rome to London EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 27 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 20h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 20h 56min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
21h 23min |
20h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 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 (15 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Champ Roland (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 21% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 27-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~330 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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