In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 89 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 17h 49min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 17h 49min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 49min |
19h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 31% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 22% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 89-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~255 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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