In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 249 minutes, completing the 2858km route in 29h 7min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 29h 7min (249 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~458 kWh
- Distance: 2858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 16min |
29h 7min |
| Charging time: |
6h 30min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~514 kWh |
~511 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Osiecza (13 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Ehrenberg West (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger ibis Styles (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Warsemann Automobiles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Ibis Styles (14 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 22:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (11 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 25:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 26:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 28:
Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 29:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 32% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (14 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Weber (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 249-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 2858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 6h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~458 kWh vs ~504 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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