In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 61 minutes, completing the 1949km route in 22h 17min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 22h 17min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1949km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 17min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~350 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (15 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Lakeside (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- 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 VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 61-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1949km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~333 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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