In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 80 minutes, completing the 1103km route in 11h 50min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 11h 50min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1103km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 10min |
11h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~199 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Autohof, Schwülper (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße, Gelsenkirchen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel, Sevenum (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Noord, Oud-Turnhout (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord, Gent (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Oostendse Baan, Gistel (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (15 min, 11% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Gütersloh Nord (16 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 80-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1103km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~177 kWh vs ~195 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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