In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 73 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 21h 16min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 21h 16min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
| Travel time |
21h 16min |
22h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 43% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
vaylens Genussplatzl (12 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW HyperNetz (14 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Verdun Saint-Nicolas Nord (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Burgauer See Nord (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 73-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2156km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~373 kWh vs ~403 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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