In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 84 minutes, completing the 1057km route in 10h 28min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 10h 28min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~170 kWh
- Distance: 1057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
11h 52min |
10h 28min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~189 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 (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (20 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle, Rheda-Wiedenbrück (15 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 84-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~170 kWh vs ~187 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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