In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 63 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 19h 18min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 19h 18min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~288 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 21min |
19h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (13 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 14% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
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 63-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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