In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Aiways U5 by 113 minutes, completing the 2305km route in 25h 5min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 25h 5min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~370 kWh
- Distance: 2305km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
26h 58min |
25h 5min |
| Charging time: |
4h 2min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Allego Total Autohof (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Stegen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Kölliken Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Drumettaz (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Tavel Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Zunder Avia (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (12 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
HOFER (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Birrhard (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 113-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 2305km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 4h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~370 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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