In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 42 minutes, completing the 1661km route in 17h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1661km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 29min |
17h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (21 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- 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 42-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1661km 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 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~284 kWh vs ~303 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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