In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 153 minutes, completing the 1439km route in 15h 32min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Han needs only 7 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 15h 32min (153 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1439km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
18h 5min |
15h 32min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parc Logistique Sud Île de France, Savigny-sur-Clairis (15 min, 33% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (14 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Decathlon Mountain Store, Passy (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
#IoVadoAMetano, Santhià (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero, Fabro (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Flaminia Ovest, Magliano Sabina (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
BYD Han Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (21 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (29 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (15 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 153-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1439km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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