In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 63 minutes, completing the 1620km route in 16h 17min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 16h 17min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~246 kWh
- Distance: 1620km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 17min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 63-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1620km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~246 kWh vs ~277 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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