In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 93 minutes, completing the 2820km route in 33h 43min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 33h 43min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 46min
- Energy: ~482 kWh
- Distance: 2820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
35h 16min |
33h 43min |
| Charging time: |
5h 2min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~508 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 38% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (42 min, 23% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 45% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 93-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2820km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 46min vs 5h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~482 kWh vs ~514 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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