In our Sofia to Tallinn EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 29 minutes, completing the 2420km route in 30h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 30h 21min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2420km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
30h 50min |
30h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~436 kWh |
~435 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 50% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (16 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Fabryczna (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Rimi Niidu (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
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 Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2420km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~474 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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