In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Citroën ë-C4 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 20 minutes, completing the 1596km route in 17h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Citroën ë-C4
- Total time: 17h 33min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1596km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
17h 53min |
17h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~287 kWh |
~288 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Kuny (10 min, 14% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Osiecza (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (12 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus Weber (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Remscheid West (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger ibis Styles (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Citroën ë-C4 Won
The Citroën ë-C4 achieved a 20-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 1596km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~272 kWh vs ~322 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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