In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 49 minutes, completing the 1310km route in 19h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 11min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1310km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
20h 0min |
19h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~236 kWh |
~238 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SBS Technology (12 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Billa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Južná trieda (15 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Görbeháza pihenő déli (29 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
D&C (31 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (22 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SBS Technology (13 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Billa (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Auchan (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Funshop Park (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 49-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1310km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~227 kWh vs ~246 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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