In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 71 minutes, completing the 1651km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 16h 23min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1651km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 23min |
17h 34min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~297 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 31% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Martinci (30 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 71-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1651km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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