In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 65 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 17h 20min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 20min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 25min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 14min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (11 min, 49% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
OMV M0 (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (58 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
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 65-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~278 kWh vs ~281 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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