In our Lisbon to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 45 minutes, completing the 2030km route in 21h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 21h 34min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~347 kWh
- Distance: 2030km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 19min |
21h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 50min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~365 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Ressons Est (19 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 45-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2030km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~347 kWh vs ~449 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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