In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 39 minutes, completing the 1495km route in 16h 16min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 16h 16min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
16h 55min |
16h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Via del Lago (13 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Campogalliano Est (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Povegliano Est (15 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Paganella Est (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Raststätte Kostner (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's - Autohof Brück (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Paganella Est (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Langenbruck A9 (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Greenline Tankstelle Oberkaka (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1495km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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