In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 86 minutes, completing the 3508km route in 38h 9min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 19 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 38h 9min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 27min
- Energy: ~600 kWh
- Distance: 3508km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
39h 35min |
38h 9min |
| Charging time: |
5h 53min |
4h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~632 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 (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super-U (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 20:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 21:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 22:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super-U (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Le Shanghai (14 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Emmezeta Jankomir (37 min, 13% → 95%)
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Stop 17:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 19:
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 86-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3508km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 27min vs 5h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~600 kWh vs ~776 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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