In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 10 minutes, completing the 1060km route in 11h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 11h 33min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~178 kWh
- Distance: 1060km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
11h 33min |
11h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Bandwirkerstraße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (20 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 27% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger ibis Styles (13 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Penny Weiden Aachener Straße (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Autohof (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 10-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1060km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~178 kWh vs ~181 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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