In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 20 minutes, completing the 1885km route in 24h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 25, 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 24h 50min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 18min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1885km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
24h 50min |
25h 10min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
4h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
VW Serpico Craiova (15 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (36 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Stop Shop (26 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Dobrinci (21 min, 15% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (21 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Gonars Nord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
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% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Giove Ovest (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 20-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1885km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 18min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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