In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 100 minutes, completing the 1217km route in 12h 16min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 12h 16min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~195 kWh
- Distance: 1217km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 56min |
12h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~219 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 17% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (14 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (22 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Gonars Nord (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Ovest (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 100-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1217km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~195 kWh vs ~215 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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