In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Atto 2 beats the Citroën ë-C3 by 18 minutes, completing the 2859km route in 32h 58min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Atto 2 needs only 26 charging stops compared to 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Atto 2
- Total time: 32h 58min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 26
- Charging time: 6h 19min
- Energy: ~402 kWh
- Distance: 2859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Atto 2 |
Citroën ë-C3 |
| Travel time |
32h 58min |
33h 16min |
| Charging time: |
6h 19min |
6h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
29 |
| Energy used |
~515 kWh |
~514 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Atto 2 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Osiecza (13 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus Weber (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Remscheid West (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger ibis Styles (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Warsemann Automobiles (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Aire des Groies (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 20:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 24:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 25:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 26:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (13 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-C3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Osiecza (13 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Ehrenberg West (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger ibis Styles (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Warsemann Automobiles (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Ibis Styles (14 min, 21% → 54%)
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Stop 22:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 23:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (11 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 25:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 26:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 28:
Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 29:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (15 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Atto 2 Won
The BYD Atto 2 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C3 on this 2859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 26 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 19min vs 6h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~402 kWh vs ~505 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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