In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 163 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 18h 15min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 15min (163 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 58min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 56min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (21 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Győr (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (15 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (26 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Petrom Maracineni (24 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 28% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (10 min, 24% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 163-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~297 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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