In our Rome to London EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 56 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 20h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 20h 27min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
21h 23min |
20h 27min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| 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 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 (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (19 min, 12% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (17 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (24 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 56-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~330 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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