In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 126 minutes, completing the 1599km route in 15h 42min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 42min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1599km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 48min |
15h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 15min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~288 kWh |
~286 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 (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (14 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Delfood Dépôt (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Pathé Gaumont - IMAX (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 126-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1599km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 3h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~257 kWh vs ~282 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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