In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the BYD Atto 2 beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 14 minutes, completing the 1930km route in 23h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Atto 2 needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Atto 2
- Total time: 23h 21min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 20min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Atto 2 |
Citroën ë-C3 |
| Travel time |
23h 21min |
23h 35min |
| Charging time: |
4h 20min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Atto 2 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Ariza Sur, Ariza (14 min, 21% → 60%)
-
Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (34 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (12 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (18 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 13% → 42%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 13% → 49%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (19 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (12 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (29 min, 10% → 73%)
-
Stop 11:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (21 min, 10% → 65%)
-
Stop 12:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 13:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (11 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 14:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (18 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 15:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (17 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 16:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Rome
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (12 min, 13% → 46%)
-
Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (36 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (14 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (19 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 12% → 39%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (14 min, 11% → 47%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (21 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (12 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (16 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 11:
Aire de Beausoleil, Beausoleil (14 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (14 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (11 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 14:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (11 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (19 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 17:
Giove Ovest, Giove (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BYD Atto 2 Won
The BYD Atto 2 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 1930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 20min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~341 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons