In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Seal by 19 minutes, completing the 3130km route in 38h 27min. 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 38h 27min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 5h 45min
- Energy: ~641 kWh
- Distance: 3130km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Han |
BYD Seal |
| Travel time |
38h 27min |
38h 46min |
| Charging time: |
5h 45min |
6h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BYD Han Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (48 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (13 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (28 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (14 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (23 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BYD Seal Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (55 min, 13% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (34 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (11 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (14 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (19 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (24 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 19-minute advantage over BYD Seal on this 3130km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 45min vs 6h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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