In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 150 minutes, completing the 1265km route in 13h 52min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Han needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 13h 52min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1265km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
16h 22min |
13h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 44min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~228 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce, Châtenay (10 min, 51% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Warsemann Automobiles, Blois (15 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Poitiers Jaunay-Clan, Jaunay-Clan (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest, Bedenac (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime, Mios (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl, Saint-Jean-de-Luz (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (10 min, 24% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BYD Han Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 37% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (13 min, 18% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (12 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 150-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1265km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 3h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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