In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 42 minutes, completing the 1434km route in 15h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 15h 52min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1434km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
16h 34min |
15h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| 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 Standard Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (13 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1434km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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