In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 32 minutes, completing the 3510km route in 37h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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: 37h 47min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 23min
- Energy: ~600 kWh
- Distance: 3510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
38h 19min |
37h 47min |
| Charging time: |
4h 51min |
4h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~632 kWh |
~631 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 20:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (12 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (23 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Autovía de Castilla (16 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (20 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 3510km 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 4h 23min vs 4h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~600 kWh vs ~650 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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