In our Warsaw to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 44 minutes, completing the 2851km route in 32h 3min. The key advantage? 2 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 25 charging stops compared to 27 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 32h 3min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 25
- Charging time: 5h 34min
- Energy: ~479 kWh
- Distance: 2851km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
32h 3min |
32h 47min |
| Charging time: |
5h 34min |
6h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
25 |
27 |
| Energy used |
~513 kWh |
~515 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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Remscheid West (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger ibis Styles (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 14:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (21 min, 13% → 71%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 23:
Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (21 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (12 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Delfood Dépôt (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 16:
Bauer Paris Occasion (18 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Warsemann Automobiles (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger N10 (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de l'Estalot (23 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 18% → 44%)
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Stop 24:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 25:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 26:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 27:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 44-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 2851km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 25 stops vs 27 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 34min vs 6h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~479 kWh vs ~486 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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