In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Dolphin Surf Active by 160 minutes, completing the 1437km route in 15h 25min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Han needs only 7 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 15h 25min (160 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1437km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Active |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
18h 5min |
15h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 11min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Active Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger La Bettola del Buttero (10 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Badia al Pino Est (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Cantagallo Est (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Somaglia Est (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via dell'Industria 8 (17 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
#IoVadoAMetano (18 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Tunnel du Mont Blanc (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Ceignes Haut-Bugey (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Mâcon Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Beaune-Merceuil (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Han Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (25 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Mâcon Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (20 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 160-minute advantage over BYD Dolphin Surf Active on this 1437km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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