In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 109 minutes, completing the 1434km route in 14h 45min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 45min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1434km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 34min |
14h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~258 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 22% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (12 min, 27% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ceignes Cerdon, Ceignes (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Parco Bollino, Courmayeur (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
#IoVadoAMetano, Santhià (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (10 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (10 min, 19% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (16 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 109-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1434km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~244 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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