In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 78 minutes, completing the 1426km route in 14h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 37min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~229 kWh
- Distance: 1426km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 55min |
14h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 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 (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Villarboit Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Mâcon Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Engie Aire de Beaune-Merceuil (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 78-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1426km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 2h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~229 kWh vs ~267 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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