In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh by 137 minutes, completing the 1208km route in 12h 16min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 12h 16min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1208km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 33min |
12h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Balatonlellei pihenő Nord (10 min, 25% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
M. Petrol Vásárhelyi (11 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (25 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest (11 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest (12 min, 16% → 57%)
- 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 137-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 50kWh on this 1208km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~300 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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