In our Berlin to London EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh by 28 minutes, completing the 1096km route in 12h 52min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh's 263km 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 12h 52min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1096km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh |
| Travel time |
12h 52min |
13h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~199 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord, Königslutter am Elm (13 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße, Duisburg (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
BP De Beerze, Bladel (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (10 min, 16% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Autohof, Schwülper (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße, Gelsenkirchen (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY La Place / Gr8 Hotel, Sevenum (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Noord, Oud-Turnhout (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord, Gent (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Oostendse Baan, Gistel (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (16 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 28-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh on this 1096km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~184 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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