In our Rome to Milan EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 9 minutes, completing the 578km route in 5h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 5h 51min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~83 kWh
- Distance: 578km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
6h 0min |
5h 51min |
| Charging time: |
35min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 22% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est, Casalecchio di Reno (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Milan
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est, Casalecchio di Reno (21 min, 11% → 83%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 9-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 578km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~83 kWh vs ~108 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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