In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 220 minutes, completing the 2859km route in 29h 7min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 29h 7min (220 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~459 kWh
- Distance: 2859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
32h 47min |
29h 7min |
| Charging time: |
6h 10min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~515 kWh |
~511 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Skarboszewo (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (12 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Delfood Dépôt (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
Bauer Paris Occasion (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Warsemann Automobiles (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger N10 (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de l'Estalot (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 18% → 44%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 25:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 26:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 27:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- 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 220-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 2859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 6h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~459 kWh vs ~487 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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