In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Ford Capri Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 164 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 20h 51min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 27, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Capri Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Capri Extended Range
- Total time: 20h 51min (164 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Capri Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 35min |
20h 51min |
| Charging time: |
4h 25min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~346 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (12 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (14 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Beausoleil, Beausoleil (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Capri Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice, La Almunia de Doña Godina (10 min, 41% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (17 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Capri Extended Range Won
The Ford Capri Extended Range achieved a 164-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~341 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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