In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 13 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 17h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 33min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (11 min, 44% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Gazprom (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- 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 13-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro 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 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~278 kWh vs ~318 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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