In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 134 minutes, completing the 1431km route in 14h 37min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 37min (134 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1431km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C3 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 51min |
14h 37min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~258 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (10 min, 21% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Cantagallo Est (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
San Zenone Est (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
#IoVadoAMetano (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Parco Bollino (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Mâcon Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 22% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Engie Aire de Beaune-Merceuil (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (12 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 134-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1431km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~253 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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