In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Atto 3 beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 77 minutes, completing the 3153km route in 39h 43min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Atto 3 needs only 23 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Atto 3
- Total time: 39h 43min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 6h 59min
- Energy: ~563 kWh
- Distance: 3153km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Atto 3 |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
39h 43min |
41h 0min |
| Charging time: |
6h 59min |
7h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
28 |
| Energy used |
~568 kWh |
~569 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Atto 3 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (19 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (49 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (22 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (16 min, 18% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Castellaro Nord (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Zunder Avia (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (14 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (39 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (26 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Spačva (14 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 20:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 23:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Vila Sana (32 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 26:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 27:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 28:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Atto 3 Won
The BYD Atto 3 achieved a 77-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 3153km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 59min vs 7h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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