In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 22 minutes, completing the 1667km route in 19h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 19h 18min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1667km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 40min |
19h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Tesina Sud (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- 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 22-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1667km 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 2h 9min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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