In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 56 minutes, completing the 1629km route in 17h 4min. The key advantage? 3 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 4min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1629km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 0min |
17h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 50% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 17% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tópark (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Mosonmagyaróvár Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
OC Karlov (13 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1629km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 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.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~279 kWh vs ~297 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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