In our Warsaw to Berlin EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 2 minutes, completing the 570km route in 6h 0min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 6h 0min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~96 kWh
- Distance: 570km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
6h 0min |
6h 2min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Osiecza (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (19 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Skarboszewo (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 2-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 570km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~96 kWh vs ~97 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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