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

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is faster, arriving 35 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.

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

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2167km route from Bucharest to Brussels, with a total travel time of 23h 5m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range completes the 2167km route in 23h 5m, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 takes 23h 40m.

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

Which EV is faster on the 2167km route? <strong>Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range</strong> wins by 35 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 35 minutes, completing the 2167km route in 23h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Total time: 23h 5min (35 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 16min
Energy: ~371 kWh
Distance: 2167km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Travel time	23h 40min	23h 5min
Charging time:	2h 53min	2h 16min
Charging stops:	13	12
Energy used	~390 kWh	~390 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 15% → 69%)
Stop 2: Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 4: Páty Nord (10 min, 11% → 41%)
Stop 5: IONITY Győr (10 min, 11% → 44%)
Stop 6: Shell Hadikgasse (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 8: Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 9: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 10: Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 11: Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 12: Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 13: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 52%)
Arrival: Brussels

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (20 min, 19% → 76%)
Stop 2: OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Páty Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
Stop 5: OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 6: McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 48%)
Stop 7: Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 8: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 15% → 52%)
Stop 9: Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 10: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 11% → 53%)
Stop 11: TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 12: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Brussels

Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2167km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 16min vs 2h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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