In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 73 minutes, completing the 2051km route in 23h 4min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 23h 4min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 4min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~371 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HPC McDonald's Alboinstraße (10 min, 23% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (16 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Am Kahlberg West (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 73-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2051km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~351 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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