In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range by 101 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 29h 40min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 29h 40min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~506 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 40min |
31h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 43% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Eurospar (16 min, 14% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 101-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Long-Range on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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