In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 60 minutes, completing the 1656km route in 16h 47min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 16h 47min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1656km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 47min |
17h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 70% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 60-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1656km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~251 kWh vs ~283 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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