In our Warsaw to Rome EV duel, the BMW iX3 beats the BYD Han by 30 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 18h 41min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
BMW iX3
- Total time: 18h 41min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX3 |
BYD Han |
| Travel time |
18h 41min |
19h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (12 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Signalbau (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
F. Leitner (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Billa Töschling (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Ledra Ovest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
BYD Han Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (11 min, 35% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Signalbau (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Sterngasse (10 min, 11% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Pizza Plus (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Ristorante Goyo (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the BMW iX3 Won
The BMW iX3 achieved a 30-minute advantage over BYD Han on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~357 kWh vs ~361 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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