Which is faster from London to Madrid: Citroën ë-C3 or Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range is faster, arriving 174 minutes sooner with 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the Citroën ë-C3.

How many charging stops does the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range need from London to Madrid?

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs 7 charging stops to complete the 1696km route from London to Madrid, with a total travel time of 18h 35m.

What is the total travel time from London to Madrid in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range completes the 1696km route in 18h 35m, while the Citroën ë-C3 takes 21h 29m.

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Citroën ë-C3 vs Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range: London to Madrid

Which EV is faster on the 1696km route? <strong>Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range</strong> wins by 174 minutes with 7 charging stops.

In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 174 minutes, completing the 1696km route in 18h 35min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Madrid → London

Winner

Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range

Total time: 18h 35min (174 min faster)
Charging stops: 7
Charging time: 1h 31min
Energy: ~272 kWh
Distance: 1696km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Citroën ë-C3	Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
Travel time	21h 29min	18h 35min
Charging time:	3h 56min	1h 31min
Charging stops:	15	7
Energy used	~305 kWh	~304 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Citroën ë-C3 Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (20 min, 16% → 54%)
Stop 2: Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 3: Aire de Bosgouet Nord (40 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 4: Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 5: Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 6: IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 7: Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 8: Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 9: Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 10: IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (11 min, 17% → 46%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 12: Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 13: IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 15: Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 10% → 49%)
Arrival: Madrid

Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 29% → 58%)
Stop 2: Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 15% → 45%)
Stop 3: Relais de la Ronde (15 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 4: Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 5: Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 60%)
Arrival: Madrid

Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won

The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 174-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1696km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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