In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 107 minutes, completing the 1489km route in 14h 35min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 35min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1489km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 22min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (26 min, 24% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Möbel Martin (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Würth (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Hohenlohe Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Avia Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Steinhäusl (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
HPC Autohaus Kamper (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Mer McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 107-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1489km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~239 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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