In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 17 minutes, completing the 1001km route in 10h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 10h 31min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~171 kWh
- Distance: 1001km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
10h 48min |
10h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1001km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~171 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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