In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 51 minutes, completing the 2160km route in 22h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 57min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 2160km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 48min |
22h 57min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (12 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (17 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 51-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2160km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~369 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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