In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 314 minutes, completing the 3163km route in 36h 24min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 29, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 36h 24min (314 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~507 kWh
- Distance: 3163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
41h 38min |
36h 24min |
| Charging time: |
8h 29min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~569 kWh |
~562 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Calea București (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (42 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (28 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (15 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (18 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Conad (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 17:
Castellaro Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 21:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Gigean Nord (13 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 24:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Vila Sana (35 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 27:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 28:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 29:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (30 min, 26% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Fratta Nord (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 314-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 3163km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 8h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~507 kWh vs ~558 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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