In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 39 minutes, completing the 1676km route in 18h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 32min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1676km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 11min |
18h 32min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 43% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1676km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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