In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 13 minutes, completing the 1056km route in 10h 43min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 10h 43min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~214 kWh
- Distance: 1056km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
10h 43min |
10h 56min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 17% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (12 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BYD Han Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 26% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Lehrter See Süd (10 min, 12% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Irxleben (17 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 13-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1056km 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 59min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~214 kWh vs ~216 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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