In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 114 minutes, completing the 1263km route in 13h 7min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 7min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~203 kWh
- Distance: 1263km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 1min |
13h 7min |
| Charging time: |
2h 40min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (16 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger N10 (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Warsemann Automobiles (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 114-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1263km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 2h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~203 kWh vs ~223 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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