In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 2 minutes, completing the 901km route in 9h 52min. 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 Explorer Elektro Standard Range's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 9h 52min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~156 kWh
- Distance: 901km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
9h 54min |
9h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 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% → 39%)
- Arrival: Munich
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 2-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 901km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~156 kWh vs ~169 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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