In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 182 minutes, completing the 1886km route in 22h 29min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Capri Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 29min (182 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~309 kWh
- Distance: 1886km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Capri Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 31min |
22h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 57min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Calea București (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (42 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (28 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (15 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (24 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Gonars Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Eni (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Ristorante Goyo (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 18:
Giove Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Capri Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Autogrill Po Ovest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Extended Range Won
The Ford Capri Extended Range achieved a 182-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1886km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 4h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~309 kWh vs ~333 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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