In our Bern to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 42 minutes, completing the 1886km route in 21h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 21h 3min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~323 kWh
- Distance: 1886km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 45min |
21h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~340 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Ansfelden Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
solarcap Ladepark (11 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (13 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Mühldorf (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1886km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~323 kWh vs ~417 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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