In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 25 minutes, completing the 1058km route in 11h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 11h 17min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 1058km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
11h 42min |
11h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's, Peine (14 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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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 (18 min, 13% → 55%)
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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 (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (16 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald, Lehrte (10 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1058km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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