In our Bern to Oslo EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 42 minutes, completing the 1776km route in 20h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 20h 5min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~304 kWh
- Distance: 1776km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 47min |
20h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (19 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Selgros Öjendorf (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Kongevejen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Importgatan (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hardtwald Ost (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Reinhardshain Süd (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Decathlon (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Clever Erhvervspark (11 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Q8 Langhaven (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tradenvägen (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1776km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 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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