In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 69 minutes, completing the 2328km route in 25h 19min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 25h 19min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 2min
- Energy: ~398 kWh
- Distance: 2328km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
26h 28min |
25h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 41% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Korinos dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (15 min, 33% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Atalanti Süd (11 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Athens
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Park Hotel Polykastro (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 69-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2328km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 2min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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