In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Kia Niro EV by 78 minutes, completing the 1665km route in 17h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 5min |
17h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 55% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Etrusco (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- 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 78-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1665km 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 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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