In our Rome to Warsaw EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 20 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 20h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 20h 13min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
20h 13min |
20h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
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:
Badia al Pino Est (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Ristorante Goyo (21 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Fella Est (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Shell (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Tesco (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Zajazd Plan (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (19 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
GDE Noleggio (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Est (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Le Valli Di Carnia (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Hub Ringrast (11 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Mer Ladepark (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (16 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Uniwar P1 (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
Zajazd Plan (16 min, 15% → 53%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 20-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 3h 37min 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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