In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 31 minutes, completing the 1472km route in 16h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 10min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1472km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 41min |
16h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (12 min, 30% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (12 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1472km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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