In our London to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 15 minutes, completing the 1098km route in 12h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 12h 7min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~223 kWh
- Distance: 1098km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
12h 7min |
12h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (14 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben, Hohe Börde (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BYD Han Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 22% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (11 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (21 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Hansestraße, Braunschweig (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen, Möckern (11 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 15-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1098km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~223 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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