In our Berlin to Oslo EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 989km route in 13h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 30min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~169 kWh
- Distance: 989km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 47min |
13h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~178 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parkplatz P2 Seehafen (10 min, 28% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Importgatan (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 38% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 20% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hallarna (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 989km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 51min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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