In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 10 minutes, completing the 1066km route in 13h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 13h 7min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~179 kWh
- Distance: 1066km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
13h 7min |
13h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Páty Nord (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (33 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV M0 (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (21 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (18 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 10-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1066km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~179 kWh vs ~182 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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