In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 276 minutes, completing the 3163km route in 36h 24min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 36h 24min (276 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~507 kWh
- Distance: 3163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
41h 0min |
36h 24min |
| Charging time: |
7h 47min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~569 kWh |
~562 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (14 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (39 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (26 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Spačva (14 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 20:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 23:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Vila Sana (32 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 26:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 27:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 28:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- 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 276-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 3163km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 7h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~507 kWh vs ~539 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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