In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 28 minutes, completing the 1481km route in 14h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 14h 54min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~300 kWh
- Distance: 1481km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
14h 54min |
15h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (12 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Rieger (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bonfelder Straße (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (13 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Han Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (10 min, 19% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
ATU (10 min, 12% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (30 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Gueux (14 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 28-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1481km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~300 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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