In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 94 minutes, completing the 2161km route in 21h 43min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 21h 43min (94 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 2161km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 43min |
23h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (15 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Lidl (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 94-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2161km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~328 kWh vs ~370 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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