In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 30 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 22h 40min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
22h 40min |
23h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
4h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages, Bages (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (31 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 21% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Magra Ovest, Vezzano Ligure (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 30-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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