In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 217 minutes, completing the 2519km route in 31h 10min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 6 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 31h 10min (217 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~435 kWh
- Distance: 2519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
| Travel time |
34h 47min |
31h 10min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 40% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (15 min, 12% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum rekreacji i wypoczynku Hawrań (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Ledi MS (17 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 217-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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