In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Porsche Cayenne Electric beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 45 minutes, completing the 1669km route in 18h 14min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Cayenne Electric
- Total time: 18h 14min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 1669km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 14min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (18 min, 14% → 49%)
-
Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 63%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 4:
Smatrics Eurospar (16 min, 10% → 78%)
-
Stop 5:
Novate Nord (13 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
-
Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
-
Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Porsche Cayenne Electric Won
The Porsche Cayenne Electric achieved a 45-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1669km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons