In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 418 minutes, completing the 3390km route in 38h 27min. The key advantage? 25 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Han needs only 17 charging stops compared to 42 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 38h 27min (418 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 5h 45min
- Energy: ~694 kWh
- Distance: 3390km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
45h 25min |
38h 27min |
| Charging time: |
10h 42min |
5h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
42 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~610 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (25 min, 12% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (34 min, 17% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (28 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Penny Aurel Vlaicu (25 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szatymazi keleti (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tópark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY PADO Shopping Galerien (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Pink Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Bäckerei Bachmeier (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Arnulfstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 21:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 22:
dm-drogerie markt (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 23:
McDonald's Else-Wagner-Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 25:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 26:
Rue Monge (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 27:
Supercharger Chalon-sur-Saône (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 28:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 29:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 30:
Aire de Chavanon (26 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 31:
Supercharger Grand Frais (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 32:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 33:
Aire de Palombières (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 34:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 35:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 36:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (19 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 37:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 38:
Repsol Lopidana (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 39:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 40:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 41:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 42:
El Cancho Del Aguila (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BYD Han Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (48 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (28 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (14 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (23 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 418-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 3390km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 42 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 45min vs 10h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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