Which is faster from Bucharest to London: BYD Han or BYD Seal?

The BYD Han is faster, arriving 13 minutes sooner.

How many charging stops does the BYD Han need from Bucharest to London?

The BYD Han needs 18 charging stops to complete the 2538km route from Bucharest to London, with a total travel time of 28h 52m.

What is the total travel time from Bucharest to London in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The BYD Han completes the 2538km route in 28h 52m, while the BYD Seal takes 29h 5m.

EV Duel

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BYD Han vs BYD Seal: Bucharest to London

Which EV is faster on the 2538km route? <strong>BYD Han</strong> wins by 13 minutes with 18 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Seal by 13 minutes, completing the 2538km route in 28h 52min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 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.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: London → Bucharest

Winner

BYD Han

Total time: 28h 52min (13 min faster)
Charging stops: 18
Charging time: 3h 51min
Energy: ~520 kWh
Distance: 2538km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BYD Han	BYD Seal
Travel time	28h 52min	29h 5min
Charging time:	3h 51min	4h 5min
Charging stops:	18	18
Energy used	~457 kWh	~457 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BYD Han Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (25 min, 26% → 70%)
Stop 2: OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 4: Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 5: IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 6: OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (13 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 7: Shell Raststation Strengberg (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 8: Smatrics Hub Suben (14 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 9: Robert-Bosch-Straße (11 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 10: Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (14 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 11: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 34%)
Stop 12: Medenbach Ost (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 13: Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 14: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 15: Hotel Prins van Oranje (11 min, 11% → 38%)
Stop 16: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (16 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 17: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 18: IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 17% → 40%)
Arrival: London

BYD Seal Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (28 min, 23% → 73%)
Stop 2: OMV DN69 (22 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 4: Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 5: IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (14 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 7: Shell Raststation Strengberg (12 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 8: Smatrics Hub Suben (15 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 9: Robert-Bosch-Straße (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 10: Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (14 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 11: Euro Hotel (11 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 12: Medenbach Ost (11 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 13: Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 14: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 15: Hotel Prins van Oranje (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 16: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (17 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 17: Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 18: IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 16% → 39%)
Arrival: London

Why the BYD Han Won

The BYD Han achieved a 13-minute advantage over BYD Seal on this 2538km route. Key factors:

Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 51min vs 4h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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Calculation Assumptions

Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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