In our Rome to Warsaw EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 133 minutes, completing the 1768km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 20min (133 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1768km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 33min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~318 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (19 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
GDE Noleggio (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Est (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Le Valli Di Carnia (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Hub Ringrast (11 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Mer Ladepark (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Uniwar P1 (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
Zajazd Plan (16 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Fella Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Mer Ladepark (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Moya (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (13 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Extended Range achieved a 133-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1768km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~284 kWh vs ~301 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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