Which is faster from Sofia to Helsinki: BMW iX1 eDrive20 or Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is faster, arriving 53 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the BMW iX1 eDrive20.

How many charging stops does the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range need from Sofia to Helsinki?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2511km route from Sofia to Helsinki, with a total travel time of 33h 21m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Helsinki in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range completes the 2511km route in 33h 21m, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 takes 34h 14m.

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BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range: Sofia to Helsinki

Which EV is faster on the 2511km route? <strong>Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range</strong> wins by 53 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 53 minutes, completing the 2511km route in 33h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Helsinki → Sofia

Winner

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Total time: 33h 21min (53 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 16min
Energy: ~430 kWh
Distance: 2511km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW iX1 eDrive20	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Travel time	34h 14min	33h 21min
Charging time:	3h 59min	3h 16min
Charging stops:	13	12
Energy used	~452 kWh	~450 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 54% → 76%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (41 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 4: Tesco (20 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (20 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 8: Biedronka Fabryczna (30 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 9: MOP Rudniki Południe (29 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 10: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 11: Neste (14 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 12: Neste (12 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 13: IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 53%)
Arrival: Helsinki

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
Stop 8: Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 9: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 10: Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 11: Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 12: IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 51%)
Arrival: Helsinki

Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 53-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2511km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 3h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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