In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 153 minutes, completing the 1694km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 34min (153 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1694km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 7min |
18h 34min |
| Charging time: |
3h 54min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Intermarché (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saugon Est (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire du Poitou-Charentes Sud (25 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Jardiland (36 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (17 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Est (10 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Channel Gateway (13 min, 13% → 47%)
- Arrival: London
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (13 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saugon Est (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Jardiland (16 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 153-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1694km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 3h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~289 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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