In our Belgrade to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 49 minutes, completing the 2111km route in 28h 54min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 28h 54min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 40min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2111km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
28h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
KFC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 24% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (13 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Niidu (18 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 49-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2111km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 40min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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