In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 81 minutes, completing the 1397km route in 19h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 19h 11min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1397km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
19h 11min |
20h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~251 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (12 min, 39% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger VIVO! (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Oradea Shopping City (28 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Auchan (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Prešovská cesta (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL (11 min, 11% → 31%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Ștefan cel Mare (25 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (12 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
Centrum Handlowe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Witolda (17 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen (29 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 81-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1397km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~238 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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