Which is faster from Rome to Madrid: BYD Dolphin Surf Active or BYD Han?

The BYD Han is faster, arriving 213 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 22 for the BYD Dolphin Surf Active.

How many charging stops does the BYD Han need from Rome to Madrid?

The BYD Han needs 11 charging stops to complete the 1942km route from Rome to Madrid, with a total travel time of 21h 45m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The BYD Han completes the 1942km route in 21h 45m, while the BYD Dolphin Surf Active takes 25h 18m.

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BYD Dolphin Surf Active vs BYD Han: Rome to Madrid

Which EV is faster on the 1942km route? <strong>BYD Han</strong> wins by 213 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 213 minutes, completing the 1942km route in 21h 45min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BYD Han needs only 11 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

BYD Han

Total time: 21h 45min (213 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 2h 53min
Energy: ~398 kWh
Distance: 1942km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BYD Dolphin Surf Active	BYD Han
Travel time	25h 18min	21h 45min
Charging time:	6h 1min	2h 53min
Charging stops:	22	11
Energy used	~350 kWh	~347 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (17 min, 20% → 66%)
Stop 2: Arno Est (19 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 3: Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 4: Magra Est (16 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 5: Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (16 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 6: Piazza di Porta Testa (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 8: IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (11 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 9: Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 10: IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (11 min, 19% → 51%)
Stop 11: Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (15 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 12: Rue John Mac Adam (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 13: Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 14: Aire De Lespignan Nord (13 min, 11% → 52%)
Stop 15: Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 16: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (28 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 17: IONITY Mas de la Sala (26 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 18: Optimotor 4x4 (33 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 19: Hotel Restaurante Pepa (14 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 20: Área de Servicio Gasolprice (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 21: Zunder Avia (29 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 22: Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (14 min, 10% → 54%)
Arrival: Madrid

BYD Han Route

Start: Rome (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Versilia Est (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 2: Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (15 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 3: Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 5: IONITY Aire de Rousset (14 min, 16% → 46%)
Stop 6: Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 7: Aire de Gasparets (27 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 8: IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 9: IONITY Vila Sana (19 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 10: Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 11: IONITY Ariza Norte (23 min, 10% → 57%)
Arrival: Madrid

Why the BYD Han Won

The BYD Han achieved a 213-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1942km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 53min vs 6h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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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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