In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 19 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 16h 15min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 16h 15min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
16h 15min |
16h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~258 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (11 min, 25% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Villarboit Sud, Villarboit (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 22% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (12 min, 27% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ceignes Cerdon, Ceignes (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Parco Bollino, Courmayeur (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
#IoVadoAMetano, Santhià (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Giove Ovest, Giove (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 19-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~240 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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