In our Zagreb to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Aiways U5 by 35 minutes, completing the 986km route in 14h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 15, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Aiways U5's 320km range doesn't beat the Ford Capri Standard Range's 314km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 14h 17min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~163 kWh
- Distance: 986km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
14h 52min |
14h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~177 kWh |
~179 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Odmorište Spačva (10 min, 14% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (55 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (31 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Odmorište Spačva (10 min, 13% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 17% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 11% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (28 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (41 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over Aiways U5 on this 986km 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 2h 2min vs 2h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~163 kWh vs ~185 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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