In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Seal by 5 minutes, completing the 1052km route in 10h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 10h 59min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1052km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Han |
BYD Seal |
| Travel time |
10h 59min |
11h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Han Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (12 min, 16% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord, Dortmund (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (11 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Seal Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 12% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 13% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Eupen, Baelen (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 5-minute advantage over BYD Seal on this 1052km 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 14min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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