In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 99 minutes, completing the 2210km route in 34h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 34h 38min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 2210km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
36h 17min |
34h 38min |
| Charging time: |
4h 40min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~398 kWh |
~400 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 17% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (20 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (51 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (26 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (11 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Pärnu maantee 137 (12 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 18% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (19 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Neste (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 99-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2210km 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 3h 1min vs 4h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~378 kWh vs ~382 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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