In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 31 minutes, completing the 2076km route in 22h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 13min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2076km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 44min |
22h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 53min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (11 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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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 31-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2076km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~379 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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