In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 98 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 21h 39min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 21h 39min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2077km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 17min |
21h 39min |
| Charging time: |
3h 42min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Dobrinci (20 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (32 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Steiner-Bau (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Mer McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Medenbach Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
Frechen Nord (10 min, 14% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 12% → 44%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 98-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2077km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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