In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 3 minutes, completing the 2119km route in 22h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 40min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~362 kWh
- Distance: 2119km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 43min |
22h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Rottbitze (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 23% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2119km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~362 kWh vs ~415 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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