In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh by 24 minutes, completing the 824km route in 10h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on October 5, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 10h 26min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh |
| Travel time |
10h 26min |
10h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 19% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (33 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Gavana (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 20% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (26 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (27 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (20 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 24-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Jumpy 75kWh on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~219 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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