In our Rome to London EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 69 minutes, completing the 1767km route in 21h 7min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 21h 7min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 59min
- Energy: ~306 kWh
- Distance: 1767km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
22h 16min |
21h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 56min |
2h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~318 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
San Zenone Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Tamoil Via San Gottardo (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
GoFast Rastplatz Erstfeld (10 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Coop Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Géant Casino (17 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Schnellladesäule (32 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Champ Roland (38 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: London
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 (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (28 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (25 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 69-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1767km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 59min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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