In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 116 minutes, completing the 1430km route in 14h 37min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 37min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~229 kWh
- Distance: 1430km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 33min |
14h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~256 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 (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
#IoVadoAMetano (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Funivia Skyway (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Mâcon Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- 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 116-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1430km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~229 kWh vs ~244 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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