In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 41 minutes, completing the 1598km route in 16h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 16h 52min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1598km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
17h 33min |
16h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 3min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~288 kWh |
~287 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 (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Chwałszyce (19 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Auetal Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 41-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1598km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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