In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 38 minutes, completing the 1625km route in 17h 20min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 20min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 58min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 46% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
D-1 Autopark (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (28 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- 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 38-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1625km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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