In our Berlin to London EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 13 minutes, completing the 1097km route in 12h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BYD Han's 415km range doesn't beat the BMW iX3's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The BMW iX3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 12h 5min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
12h 5min |
12h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (16 min, 19% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Ladepark L´Osteria, Castrop-Rauxel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned De Beerze, Bladel (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal, Coquelles (14 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: London
BYD Han Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (20 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße, Duisburg (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
BP De Beerze, Bladel (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg, Gent (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge, Coquelles (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Channel Gateway, Hythe (10 min, 17% → 40%)
- Arrival: London
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 13-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1097km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~222 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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