In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh by 33 minutes, completing the 826km route in 10h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 25, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 10h 26min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 826km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh |
| Travel time |
10h 26min |
10h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~149 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (19 min, 54% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (11 min, 55% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (23 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (14 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 33-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh on this 826km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~139 kWh vs ~220 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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