In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 25 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 15h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 0min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 25min |
15h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (10 min, 19% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (10 min, 42% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~260 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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