In our Vilnius to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.7 Pro S beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 87 minutes, completing the 1951km route in 22h 8min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.7 Pro S needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.7 Pro S
- Total time: 22h 8min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1951km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
VW ID.7 Pro S |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 8min |
23h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~353 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
VW ID.7 Pro S Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (17 min, 10% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (26 min, 10% → 81%)
-
Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (18 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 4:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 39% → 81%)
-
Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (15 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 3:
Shell MOP West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 15% → 64%)
-
Stop 6:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 12% → 72%)
-
Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
-
Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.7 Pro S Won
The VW ID.7 Pro S achieved a 87-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1951km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~334 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons