In our Budapest to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 17 minutes, completing the 1067km route in 11h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 11h 18min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 1067km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
11h 35min |
11h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~192 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Service (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Stegen (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1067km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~183 kWh vs ~236 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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