In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 49 minutes, completing the 2166km route in 23h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 17min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2166km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 6min |
23h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 37% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (16 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Walserberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Odmorište Novska Jug (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- 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 49-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2166km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 3h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~395 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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