In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 27 minutes, completing the 1587km route in 16h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 16h 5min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~322 kWh
- Distance: 1587km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
16h 5min |
16h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~286 kWh |
~287 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Skarboszewo (10 min, 33% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Paris
BYD Han Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (16 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Auetal Nord (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
Remscheid West (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 27-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1587km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~322 kWh vs ~325 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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