In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Ford Puma Gen-E beats the Aiways U5 by 36 minutes, completing the 1595km route in 16h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Total time: 16h 24min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~228 kWh
- Distance: 1595km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Puma Gen-E |
| Travel time |
17h 0min |
16h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
2h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~287 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (20 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (13 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Auetal Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Puma Gen-E Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Skarboszewo (16 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (19 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Puma Gen-E Won
The Ford Puma Gen-E achieved a 36-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 1595km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~228 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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