In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 36 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 12h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 13, 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: 12h 17min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
12h 53min |
12h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~192 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 Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 48% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (23 min, 18% → 92%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 36-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 20min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~151 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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