In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 29 minutes, completing the 1662km route in 17h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 47min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 16min |
17h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 54% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (16 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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