In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 93 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 35min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 24h 35min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 35min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (15 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 58%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 93-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~319 kWh vs ~360 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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