In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 80 minutes, completing the 3133km route in 37h 0min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 37h 0min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 15min
- Energy: ~536 kWh
- Distance: 3133km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
38h 20min |
37h 0min |
| Charging time: |
5h 28min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (20 min, 27% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (51 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (48 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (12 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 80-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3133km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 15min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~536 kWh vs ~571 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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