In our Vienna to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 8 minutes, completing the 626km route in 7h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 7h 25min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~89 kWh
- Distance: 626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
7h 33min |
7h 25min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Globus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 18% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PRE Naháč (17 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 8-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~89 kWh vs ~117 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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