In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 60 minutes, completing the 1891km route in 27h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 27h 9min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~323 kWh
- Distance: 1891km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
28h 9min |
27h 9min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~340 kWh |
~329 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (23 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (11 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 60-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1891km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~323 kWh vs ~345 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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