In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 45 minutes, completing the 1430km route in 15h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 15h 48min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~248 kWh
- Distance: 1430km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
16h 33min |
15h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 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 Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Roadhouse (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Mâcon Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 45-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1430km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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