In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 20 minutes, completing the 1484km route in 15h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 15h 34min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
15h 34min |
15h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (13 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Frankenwald Ost (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
BYD Han Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (11 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (21 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Esso Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 20-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~301 kWh vs ~304 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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