In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 86 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 26h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
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: 26h 8min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 34min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
4h 22min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (49 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (41 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Riga
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% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Rimi Mārupes iela (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 86-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2110km 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 51min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~365 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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