In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 85 minutes, completing the 1062km route in 10h 26min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 10h 26min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~170 kWh
- Distance: 1062km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
11h 51min |
10h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lukoil Tertre (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger ibis Styles (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Schwerter Straße (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Autohof Rheda-Wiedenbrück (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Marienborn Süd (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (10 min, 20% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 85-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1062km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~170 kWh vs ~187 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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