In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 31 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 14h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 36min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~231 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 7min |
14h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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:
IONITY Shell (11 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Prague
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
B.C.S. (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 31-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~231 kWh vs ~298 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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