In our Rome to Warsaw EV duel, the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 58 minutes, completing the 1768km route in 19h 35min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range
- Total time: 19h 35min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~306 kWh
- Distance: 1768km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-C4 |
Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range |
| Travel time |
20h 33min |
19h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| 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 Standard Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (15 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (18 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Plan (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range Won
The Ford Explorer Elektro Standard Range achieved a 58-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1768km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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