In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 33 minutes, completing the 1926km route in 21h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 21h 12min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 1926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
21h 12min |
21h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Comercial Grancasa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (17 min, 11% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
BYD Han Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Versilia Est (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (18 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (14 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (23 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 33-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~391 kWh vs ~394 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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