In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 55 minutes, completing the 1933km route in 22h 7min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 22h 7min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 1933km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
23h 2min |
22h 7min |
| Charging time: |
4h 4min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (18 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Zunder Avia (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1933km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 4h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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