Which is faster from Rome to Budapest: BYD Dolphin Surf Boost or Citroën ë-C4?

The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost is faster, arriving 13 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the Citroën ë-C4.

How many charging stops does the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost need from Rome to Budapest?

The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost needs 10 charging stops to complete the 1222km route from Rome to Budapest, with a total travel time of 13h 26m.

What is the total travel time from Rome to Budapest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost completes the 1222km route in 13h 26m, while the Citroën ë-C4 takes 13h 39m.

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BYD Dolphin Surf Boost vs Citroën ë-C4: Rome to Budapest

Which EV is faster on the 1222km route? <strong>BYD Dolphin Surf Boost</strong> wins by 13 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 13 minutes, completing the 1222km route in 13h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Budapest → Rome

Winner

BYD Dolphin Surf Boost

Total time: 13h 26min (13 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 2h 6min
Energy: ~205 kWh
Distance: 1222km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BYD Dolphin Surf Boost	Citroën ë-C4
Travel time	13h 26min	13h 39min
Charging time:	2h 6min	2h 17min
Charging stops:	10	12
Energy used	~220 kWh	~220 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger Arezzo Park Hotel (10 min, 18% → 49%)
Stop 2: Via del Lago (15 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 3: Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Vega (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 5: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 6: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 7: Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Maribor vzhod (16 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 9: M. Petrol Vásárhelyi (13 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 10: Supercharger KFC (13 min, 10% → 52%)
Arrival: Budapest

Citroën ë-C4 Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 11% → 38%)
Stop 2: Via del Lago (15 min, 16% → 52%)
Stop 3: Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (14 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Vega (13 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 5: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 6: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 29%)
Stop 7: Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 8: Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 9: Petrol Murska Sobota jug (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 10: M. Petrol Vásárhelyi (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 11: Balatonlellei pihenő Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 12: Shell Recharge Fehérvár Dél (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Budapest

Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won

The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 13-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1222km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~205 kWh vs ~208 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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