In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Porsche Macan Electric beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 30 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 16h 50min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Macan Electric needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Macan Electric
- Total time: 16h 50min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Macan Electric |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 50min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 30min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Macan Electric Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lamačská cesta (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (13 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (36 min, 10% → 89%)
- 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 Porsche Macan Electric Won
The Porsche Macan Electric achieved a 30-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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