In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 58 minutes, completing the 2120km route in 22h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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 (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2120km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 38min |
22h 40min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- 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 58-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2120km 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 2h 29min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~469 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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