In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 39 minutes, completing the 2315km route in 26h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 26h 22min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 28min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
26h 22min |
27h 1min |
| Charging time: |
4h 28min |
5h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~417 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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl, Denain (21 min, 19% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de l'Estalot, Cubzac-les-Ponts (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (13 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 19:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's, Peine (14 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord, Soumagne (18 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (10 min, 20% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 19:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (17 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 21:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 39-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 2315km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 28min vs 5h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~394 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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