Which is faster from Brussels to Sofia: BMW iX1 eDrive20 or Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is faster, arriving 28 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.

How many charging stops does the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range need from Brussels to Sofia?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2075km route from Brussels to Sofia, with a total travel time of 22h 13m.

What is the total travel time from Brussels to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range completes the 2075km route in 22h 13m, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 takes 22h 41m.

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range: Brussels to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2075km route? <strong>Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range</strong> wins by 28 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 28 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 22h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Brussels

Winner

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Total time: 22h 13min (28 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 2h 20min
Energy: ~355 kWh
Distance: 2075km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Travel time	22h 41min	22h 13min
Charging time:	2h 51min	2h 20min
Charging stops:	12	10
Energy used	~374 kWh	~374 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Brussels (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 23% → 51%)
Stop 2: IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 13% → 57%)
Stop 3: Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (17 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 4: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 5: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 6: Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 7: IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 9: Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 10: OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 11: JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 67%)
Stop 12: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
Arrival: Sofia

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route

Start: Brussels (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Bad Camberg West (15 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 2: IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 3: EWE Go McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 4: Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 5: Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 6: IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 8: Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 9: JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 10: 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 28-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2075km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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