In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 144 minutes, completing the 3013km route in 34h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 19 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 34h 48min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 3h 39min
- Energy: ~515 kWh
- Distance: 3013km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
37h 12min |
34h 48min |
| Charging time: |
6h 12min |
3h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~542 kWh |
~544 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 (29 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (22 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (36 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (20 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 144-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 3013km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 39min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~515 kWh vs ~521 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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