In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 38 minutes, completing the 1499km route in 19h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 19h 33min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1499km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 11min |
19h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~270 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 65% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (13 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1499km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~256 kWh vs ~273 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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