In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 48 minutes, completing the 1622km route in 17h 20min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 18, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 20min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1622km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 8min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~293 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 (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 48-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1622km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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