In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 69 minutes, completing the 3112km route in 36h 12min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 36h 12min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~532 kWh
- Distance: 3112km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
37h 21min |
36h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 50min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~560 kWh |
~560 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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 69-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3112km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 4h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~532 kWh vs ~688 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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