In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 43 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 26h 49min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 26h 49min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 58min
- Energy: ~406 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 32min |
26h 49min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Via Sumatra (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 45% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 43-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 58min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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