In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 34 minutes, completing the 2311km route in 26h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 18 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 26h 25min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 32min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2311km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
26h 25min |
26h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 32min |
4h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~418 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (16 min, 21% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10 (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Ressons Est (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Carrefour Valenciennes (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Total Autohof (20 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Centre commercial Rives d'Arcins (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (14 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10 (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Warsemann Automobiles (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Val Neuvy (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Est (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Carrefour Valenciennes (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger ibis Styles (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger KFC (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Vellern Süd (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 20:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
TotalEnergies Autohof (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 34-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 2311km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 32min vs 4h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~388 kWh vs ~394 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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