In our Rome to London EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 27 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 21h 49min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 21h 49min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 38min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
21h 49min |
22h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
3h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~318 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arezzo Park Hotel (20 min, 18% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Chilchbühl (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (17 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (39 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Champ Roland (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
San Zenone Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Tamoil Via San Gottardo (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
GoFast Rastplatz Erstfeld (10 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Coop Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Géant Casino (17 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Schnellladesäule (32 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Champ Roland (38 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 27-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 38min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~300 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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