In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 143 minutes, completing the 1685km 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 (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~270 kWh
- Distance: 1685km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 38min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Hrbovická (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Základní škola (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Győr (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (21 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland Gavana (18 min, 10% → 53%)
- 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 143-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1685km 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 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~270 kWh vs ~287 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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