In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 55 minutes, completing the 2063km route in 24h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 24h 17min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~353 kWh
- Distance: 2063km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 12min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~371 kWh |
~371 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 63% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (10 min, 24% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (18 min, 23% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- 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 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2063km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~353 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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