Which is faster from Helsinki to Sofia: MINI Cooper SE 2024 or Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is faster, arriving 151 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the MINI Cooper SE 2024.

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 2525km 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 2525km route in 33h 34m, while the MINI Cooper SE 2024 takes 36h 5m.

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MINI Cooper SE 2024 vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range: Helsinki to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2525km route? <strong>Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range</strong> wins by 151 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 151 minutes, completing the 2525km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 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 (151 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 31min
Energy: ~432 kWh
Distance: 2525km

Quick Comparison

Metric	MINI Cooper SE 2024	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Travel time	36h 5min	33h 34min
Charging time:	5h 8min	3h 31min
Charging stops:	20	12
Energy used	~455 kWh	~454 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: IONITY Circle K (13 min, 13% → 51%)
Stop 2: IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 3: IONITY (10 min, 11% → 43%)
Stop 4: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 5: Hesburger Kantališkiai (16 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 6: Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 7: MOP Przyjmy (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 8: HPC Autogala Volvo (10 min, 13% → 43%)
Stop 9: MOP Promna-Kolonia (11 min, 17% → 51%)
Stop 10: Shell MOP West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 11: Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 12: Galeria Czarny Lew (10 min, 27% → 53%)
Stop 13: Kaufland Wolkera (35 min, 16% → 79%)
Stop 14: Tesco (16 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 15: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 16: OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 17: OMV smer Beograd (10 min, 11% → 39%)
Stop 18: JP Putevi Srbije (38 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 19: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 20: OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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 151-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2525km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 5h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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