In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 142 minutes, completing the 3338km route in 39h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 29, 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 27 charging stops compared to 30 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 39h 22min (142 min faster)
- Charging stops: 27
- Charging time: 6h 46min
- Energy: ~561 kWh
- Distance: 3338km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
39h 22min |
41h 44min |
| Charging time: |
6h 46min |
8h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
27 |
30 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~568 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 25% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Conad (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (15 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Shell Recharge Fehérvár Dél (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 22:
Lajosmizsei pihenőhely nyugat (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Tesco Extra (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 24:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 25:
OMV (18 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 26:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 27:
Kaufland (23 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (22 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Garaje Dalmau (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (10 min, 21% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 17% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Conad (11 min, 21% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 17:
Scaligera Sud (10 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Vega (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (21 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (12 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 23:
Odmorište Novska Jug (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 24:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 25:
OMV Martinci (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 26:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 27:
Stop Shop (77 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 28:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (22 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 29:
Plus Aqua (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 30:
Euro Tehno Group (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 142-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 3338km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 27 stops vs 30 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 46min vs 8h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~561 kWh vs ~569 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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