In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 40 minutes, completing the 1260km route in 14h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 14h 9min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1260km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
14h 49min |
14h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~226 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 (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10 (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Warsemann Automobiles (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 32% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10 (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1260km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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