In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 77 minutes, completing the 2161km route in 21h 14min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 21h 14min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2161km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
21h 14min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Zentrum (16 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Lidl (11 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (30 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 77-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 2161km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~374 kWh vs ~382 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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