In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 28 minutes, completing the 1835km route in 26h 46min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 26h 46min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1835km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 14min |
26h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~330 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
King Cross Leopolis (53 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (23 min, 17% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (53 min, 14% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1835km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~335 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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