In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 40 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 18h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 18min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 58min |
18h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (29 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Základní škola (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 19% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~371 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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