In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 28 minutes, completing the 2076km route in 22h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
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: 2076km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 41min |
22h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 30% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (12 min, 20% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- 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 28-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2076km 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 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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