In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 61 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 20h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 20h 10min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
21h 11min |
20h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 43min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (16 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (36 min, 11% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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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 (10 min, 18% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (10 min, 42% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (22 min, 17% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 17% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (17 min, 12% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 61-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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