In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 56 minutes, completing the 1930km route in 21h 26min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 21h 26min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~276 kWh
- Distance: 1930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
22h 22min |
21h 26min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Versilia Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 23% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (22 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 56-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~276 kWh vs ~362 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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