In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Tesla Model 3 Performance by 56 minutes, completing the 1652km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 16h 23min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 48min
- Energy: ~286 kWh
- Distance: 1652km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
| Travel time |
16h 23min |
17h 19min |
| Charging time: |
48min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~297 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 43% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (15 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (16 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 56-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 Performance on this 1652km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 48min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~286 kWh vs ~292 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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