In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 36 minutes, completing the 1634km route in 17h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 34min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~280 kWh
- Distance: 1634km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 10min |
17h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West, Rheinbach (14 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West, Rheinbach (10 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (10 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Roadhouse, Fidenza (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1634km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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