In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 14 minutes, completing the 2612km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023
- Total time: 30h 51min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 6min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2612km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
30h 51min |
31h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~470 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Lyngby Storcenter (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (43 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (14 min, 24% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Won
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2612km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 6min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~447 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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