In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 68 minutes, completing the 1670km route in 18h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 18h 59min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~286 kWh
- Distance: 1670km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 7min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 55% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (13 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 68-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1670km 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 1h 53min vs 3h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~286 kWh vs ~289 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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