In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 76 minutes, completing the 1957km route in 23h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 18min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 28min
- Energy: ~335 kWh
- Distance: 1957km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 34min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~350 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 50% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (42 min, 23% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Rudniki Południe (30 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (25 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 76-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1957km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 28min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~335 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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