In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 36 minutes, completing the 1677km route in 18h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 32min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1677km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 8min |
18h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 44% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1677km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~306 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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