In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 19 minutes, completing the 1425km route in 16h 14min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 16h 14min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1425km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
16h 14min |
16h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
2h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 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 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Villarboit Nord (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Mâcon Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
#IoVadoAMetano (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Funivia Skyway (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Mâcon Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aire du Creux-Moreau (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 19-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1425km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~239 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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