In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Seal by 1 minutes, completing the 860km route in 9h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Seal's 456km range doesn't beat the BYD Han's 415km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BYD Han needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 9h 1min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~176 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Han |
BYD Seal |
| Travel time |
9h 1min |
9h 2min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Han Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 10% → 35%)
-
Stop 2:
Základní škola (11 min, 10% → 36%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (16 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Budapest
BYD Seal Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 15% → 38%)
-
Stop 2:
Orlen (11 min, 14% → 41%)
-
Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 35%)
-
Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 1-minute advantage over BYD Seal on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons