In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 111 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 23h 17min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 17min (111 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 8min |
23h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 6min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (11 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Gruibingen Süd (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
DINZLER Kaffeerösterei (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
BP Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Odmorište Novska Jug (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (15 min, 18% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 14% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 111-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 4h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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