In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 25 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 13h 21min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 21min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 46min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Prague
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% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
B.C.S. (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~220 kWh vs ~284 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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