In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 67 minutes, completing the 2711km route in 33h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 33h 37min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~464 kWh
- Distance: 2711km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
34h 44min |
33h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 25min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~488 kWh |
~489 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (40 min, 21% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (26 min, 30% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Chociszewo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Hellweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 67-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2711km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~464 kWh vs ~494 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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