In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 25 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 22h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 22h 37min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 39min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
22h 37min |
23h 2min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
4h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Badia al Pino Est (13 min, 20% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (12 min, 18% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Zunder Avia (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (11 min, 15% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Magra Est (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (32 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 25-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 39min vs 4h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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