In our Athens to Budapest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 47 minutes, completing the 1475km route in 16h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 2min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1475km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 49min |
16h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (15 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 14% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1475km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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