In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the BYD Han beats the BYD Seal by 6 minutes, completing the 859km route in 8h 57min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BYD Han
- Total time: 8h 57min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~176 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BYD Han |
BYD Seal |
| Travel time |
8h 57min |
9h 3min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
BYD Seal Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
B.C.S. (10 min, 11% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BYD Han Won
The BYD Han achieved a 6-minute advantage over BYD Seal on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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