In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 5 minutes, completing the 858km route in 8h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 8h 52min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
8h 52min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Hansastraße (16 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BYD Han Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
SachsenEnergie City Center (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 5-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~174 kWh vs ~176 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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