In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Citroën ë-C4 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 31 minutes, completing the 1934km route in 23h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Citroën ë-C4
- Total time: 23h 2min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 4min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1934km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
23h 2min |
| Charging time: |
4h 28min |
4h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (29 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Restaurante Pepa (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger El Cisne (14 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (11 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (32 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Citroën ë-C4 Won
The Citroën ë-C4 achieved a 31-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 1934km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 4min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~390 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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