In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 9 minutes, completing the 1056km route in 11h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 11h 33min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1056km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
11h 33min |
11h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 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 (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (16 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 9-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1056km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~177 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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