In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 96 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 20h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 20h 37min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 37min |
22h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 96-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2071km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~354 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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