In our Rome to Munich EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 17 minutes, completing the 901km route in 9h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 18, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 9h 37min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 901km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
9h 54min |
9h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
58min |
| 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 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 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 17-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.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~129 kWh vs ~169 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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