In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 8 minutes, completing the 860km route in 9h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4's 270km range doesn't beat the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost's 256km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 9h 30min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
9h 30min |
9h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (16 min, 25% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Győr (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Hrbovická (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Kbelská (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Základní škola (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 8-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~147 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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