Which is faster from Helsinki to Sofia: BMW iX1 eDrive20 or Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is faster, arriving 54 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.

How many charging stops does the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range need from Helsinki to Sofia?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2516km route from Helsinki to Sofia, with a total travel time of 33h 34m.

What is the total travel time from Helsinki to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range completes the 2516km route in 33h 34m, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 takes 34h 28m.

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range: Helsinki to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2516km route? <strong>Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range</strong> wins by 54 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 54 minutes, completing the 2516km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Helsinki

Winner

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Total time: 33h 34min (54 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 31min
Energy: ~430 kWh
Distance: 2516km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Travel time	34h 28min	33h 34min
Charging time:	4h 22min	3h 31min
Charging stops:	13	12
Energy used	~453 kWh	~454 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (11 min, 22% → 53%)
Stop 2: Neste (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 3: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (22 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 4: Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 5: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (27 min, 37% → 83%)
Stop 6: Biedronka Fabryczna (20 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 8: Biedronka Połomskiego (14 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 9: Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 10: Tesco (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 11: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 75%)
Stop 12: OMV smer Beograd (55 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 13: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
Arrival: Sofia

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (10 min, 25% → 58%)
Stop 2: IONITY (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 3: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (17 min, 22% → 71%)
Stop 4: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 5: Blue City (14 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 6: Shell MOP West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 7: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 8: Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 15% → 64%)
Stop 9: Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 10: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 12% → 72%)
Stop 11: OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 12: 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 54-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2516km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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