In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Capri Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 87 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 20h 2min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Capri Standard Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Standard Range
- Total time: 20h 2min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 53min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1696km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Capri Standard Range |
| Travel time |
21h 29min |
20h 2min |
| Charging time: |
3h 56min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (20 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (40 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (11 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Capri Standard Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 44% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (20 min, 20% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (30 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (16 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Capri Standard Range Won
The Ford Capri Standard Range achieved a 87-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1696km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 53min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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