In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 165 minutes, completing the 1933km route in 20h 43min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 20h 43min (165 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1933km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 28min |
20h 43min |
| Charging time: |
4h 29min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (17 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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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 (16 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (13 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (35 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Zunder Avia (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 29% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aurelia Sud (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 165-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1933km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 4h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~310 kWh vs ~341 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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