In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 31 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 18h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 10min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 41min |
18h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (30 min, 11% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
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 31-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1676km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~306 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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