In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 30 minutes, completing the 1476km route in 16h 10min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 10min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1476km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 40min |
16h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 53% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (15 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 13% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Gros Mercat (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Ripaille (16 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1476km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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