In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 15 minutes, completing the 2218km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 15min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2218km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 30min |
23h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
24-ARAL Autohof (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Dole Romange (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (33 min, 18% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Dole Romange (12 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (22 min, 19% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 15-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2218km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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