Which is faster from Berlin to Bucharest: Citroën ë-C4 or Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range is faster, arriving 57 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the Citroën ë-C4.

How many charging stops does the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range need from Berlin to Bucharest?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs 11 charging stops to complete the 1685km route from Berlin to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 19h 41m.

What is the total travel time from Berlin to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range completes the 1685km route in 19h 41m, while the Citroën ë-C4 takes 20h 38m.

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Citroën ë-C4 vs Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range: Berlin to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 1685km route? <strong>Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range</strong> wins by 57 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 57 minutes, completing the 1685km route in 19h 41min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → Berlin

Winner

Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range

Total time: 19h 41min (57 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 2h 48min
Energy: ~292 kWh
Distance: 1685km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Citroën ë-C4	Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
Travel time	20h 38min	19h 41min
Charging time:	3h 26min	2h 48min
Charging stops:	15	11
Energy used	~303 kWh	~302 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Citroën ë-C4 Route

Start: Berlin (100% charge)
Stop 1: Orlen Hrbovická (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 2: McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 3: McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 4: Základní škola (10 min, 12% → 39%)
Stop 5: MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 6: ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Győr (18 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 8: OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 9: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (13 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 11: Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 12: OMV (22 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 13: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (21 min, 21% → 63%)
Stop 15: Kaufland Gavana (18 min, 10% → 53%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route

Start: Berlin (100% charge)
Stop 1: MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 38% → 60%)
Stop 2: Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 3: Orlen (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 4: MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 5: ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 6: IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (30 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 8: Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (15 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 9: OMV (16 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 10: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (26 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 11: Kaufland Gavana (13 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won

The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1685km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 48min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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