In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Seal by 31 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 18h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on October 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Seal's 456km range doesn't beat the BMW iX3's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX3 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 18h 48min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Seal |
| Travel time |
18h 48min |
19h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (12 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
BYD Seal Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 15% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen (11 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (31 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (24 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (12 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 31-minute advantage over BYD Seal on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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