In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 114 minutes, completing the 2106km route in 26h 8min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 26h 8min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~360 kWh
- Distance: 2106km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
28h 2min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Zemun Park (17 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
KFC (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (33 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (21 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- 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 114-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2106km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 51min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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