In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 10 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 12h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 12h 43min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
12h 53min |
12h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (30 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Gavana (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 10-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1060km 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 1h 40min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~184 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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