In our Athens to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 75 minutes, completing the 3719km route in 42h 38min. 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 23 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 42h 38min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 4h 44min
- Energy: ~636 kWh
- Distance: 3719km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
43h 53min |
42h 38min |
| Charging time: |
6h 0min |
4h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~669 kWh |
~670 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 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 18:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 24:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 15:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 23:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3719km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 44min vs 6h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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