In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 31 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 33h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 33h 21min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 52min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 50% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (16 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Fabryczna (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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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 31-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~429 kWh vs ~491 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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