In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 125 minutes, completing the 2921km route in 30h 21min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 30h 21min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~443 kWh
- Distance: 2921km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
30h 21min |
32h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~526 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 14% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bages (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Monte Alto Sud (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Barje Jug (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 125-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2921km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~443 kWh vs ~500 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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