In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost beats the Citroën ë-C4 by 19 minutes, completing the 1596km route in 17h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- Total time: 17h 14min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~268 kWh
- Distance: 1596km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
17h 14min |
17h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
3h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~287 kWh |
~288 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 (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost Won
The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost achieved a 19-minute advantage over Citroën ë-C4 on this 1596km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 3h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~268 kWh vs ~272 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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