In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 7 minutes, completing the 2172km route in 23h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 18min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2172km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 25min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Donautal West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Euro Hotel (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Rastpark24 (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 14% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
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 7-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2172km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~372 kWh vs ~425 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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