In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 60 minutes, completing the 1296km route in 13h 35min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 35min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 35min |
13h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (18 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (22 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
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 60-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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