In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 40 minutes, completing the 3133km route in 36h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 36h 48min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 14min
- Energy: ~536 kWh
- Distance: 3133km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
37h 28min |
36h 48min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~567 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (17 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tesina Sud (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Barje Jug (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland (34 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 14% → 87%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 18% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (22 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (21 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3133km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 14min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~536 kWh vs ~614 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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