In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 52 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 19h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 36min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
20h 28min |
19h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 31min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL (11 min, 11% → 31%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (30 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
HPC Globus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 73% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (16 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Győr (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
OC Karlov (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
SachsenEnergie City Center (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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