In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 1721km route in 21h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 21h 25min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1721km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 53min |
21h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~309 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 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 (22 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 (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
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%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1721km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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